Atty. Zachary Blay Walker
Zachary first joined the firm as a law clerk in the firm's litigation department during law school and worked alongside a number of the firm's talented attorneys on civil rights matters, employment disputes, and disability discrimination cases. Wanting to further his skills as a trial lawyer upon graduating from Lewis & Clark Law School, Zachary began practicing criminal law.
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Zachary Blay Walker is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2011) and Washington (2013). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D. Cum, 2011) and Whitworth College (B.A., 2004). Active member of Oregon State Bar Multnomah Bar Association Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Washington State Bar Clark County Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Zachary first joined the firm as a law clerk in the firm's litigation department during law school and worked alongside a number of the firm's talented attorneys on civil rights matters, employment disputes, and disability discrimination cases
- Wanting to further his skills as a trial lawyer upon graduating from Lewis & Clark Law School, Zachary began practicing criminal law
- It is with this work that Zachary was able to hone his skills as a trial attorney
- As Zachary explains, “knowing how — cases before a judge or jury and the ability to push back and take the dispute to the next level and feel comfortable doing so, is critical to achieving successful outcomes.” As a result, Zachary has a track record of taking a multitude of trials to successful verdicts
- He has also worked as a civil litigation defense attorney focusing on complex litigation, personal injury, and construction defect matters for a well-regarded, multi-state insurance defense firm
- Because of this, Zachary has considerable knowledge of insurance companies and the strategies employed by their defense teams
- Zachary's practice at Kell Alterman & Runstein LLP includes employment and disability-related disputes in state and federal court in matters involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, harassment, whistleblowing and retaliation
- His practice also includes cases representing personal injury victims and criminal defense work
- Zachary is dedicated to the protection and representation of his clients and believes in advocating for civil justice and accountability
- He says “understanding a client's goals and providing them with a clear understanding of their options is an aspect of the relationship, but protecting the client's interests also requires standing between them and hardship, which is what I enjoy.” Zachary's practice includes representing clients in both Oregon and Washington
- Growing up in Missoula, Montana, Zachary received his undergraduate degree from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, and his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School
- While not a Portland native, Zachary considers the city his home
- When not working, Zachary spends most of his free time with his family, either chasing the salmon or steelhead in the rivers of Oregon or pursing the ever evasive low score on a golf course
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Zachary Blay Walker's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Zachary Blay Walker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Zachary Blay Walker is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oregon →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Zachary Blay Walker is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →
Zachary Blay Walker is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oregon →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Zachary Blay Walker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Zachary Blay Walker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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