Atty. William Charles Tharp

Atty. William Charles Tharp

Mr. William Charles Tharp is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, professional malpractice and 8 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William Charles Tharp at a glance

William Charles Tharp is a medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, and construction attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1973) and Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of A (1986). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1973) and Willamette University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar (Member, Board of Bar Examiners, 1985-1988) Idaho State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Charles Tharp is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, professional malpractice and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William Charles Tharp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Charles Tharp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Charles Tharp is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Charles Tharp is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Charles Tharp is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Charles Tharp is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Construction Law

William Charles Tharp is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Charles Tharp

Where is William Charles Tharp's law office located?
William Charles Tharp's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Charles Tharp handle?
William Charles Tharp focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William Charles Tharp practiced law?
William Charles Tharp has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Charles Tharp go to law school?
William Charles Tharp earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Charles Tharp for a consultation?
You can contact William Charles Tharp directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Charles Tharp received?
William Charles Tharp's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1973
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1973
Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Idaho U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of A
Admitted: 1986

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