Oregon Lawyer
Biography of James Polk
He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in 1795. Studious and industrious, Polk was graduated with honors in 1818 from the University of North Carolina. As a young lawyer he entered politics, served in the Tennessee legislature, and became a friend of Andrew Jackson. ... [Read More]
Governor Ted Kulongoski Speech by Governor Kulongoski
Thank you Mardi for your introduction, and for doing such a great job – both as my lawyer and my representative to nine sovereign governments in Oregon. I also want to thank Karen Quigley, who heads Oregon’s Legislative Commission on Indian Services. This state is a mini UN. And Mardi and Karen are Oregon’s ambassadors. ... [Read More]
Equal Justice Magazine - Summer 2002 - The Oregon Experiment
Clingan’s gamble—predicated on the idea that lawyers ought not to be confused with their unflattering stereotypes—paid off. The Campaign for Equal Justice has assembled 100 attorneys (roughly split between Democrats and Republicans) covering every geographic nook in the state to work the fundraising front lines. Heading up the volunteer leadership is the highly respected Henry Hewitt, CEO of Stoel Rives, Oregon’s largest law firm. Hewitt helped recruit an additional 150 lawyers from across the state to serve on a network of local fundraising committees. “It unites us around principles we all believe in,” Hewitt says of raising funds for equal justice efforts. Today, nearly 30 percent of all Oregon attorneys send in some contribution. The state’s annual private bar fundraising campaign raises $72 per lawyer, second nationally only to Delaware. ... [Read More]
Congress Created the Oregon Territory
Settlers had been traveling west for years. In 1843, one Missouri lawyer named Peter Burnett decided to join an expedition for the Oregon Territory in the hopes that he would be able to make enough money to repay his debts back east. Some 40 years later, Burnett recalled, "I saw that a great American community would grow up, in the space of a few years, upon the shores of the distant Pacific; and I felt an ardent desire to aid in this most important enterprise." ... [Read More]
Beaverton - City Attorney FAQs
How should I go about hiring a lawyer if I don't know one in Oregon? If you need a lawyer and do not know one, you can call the Lawyer Referral Service of the OregonState Bar between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 503-684-3763 or toll free at 1-800-452-7636. What is Small Claims Court and how do I go about filing my case? Small Claims Court is designed for suits where the amount or value in dispute does not exceed $3,500.The cases brought before Small Claims Court typically involve people suing for money or recovery ofpersonal property. There is a minimal filing fee involved, depending on the value of your claim. Youdo not have to have an attorney to sue in Small Claims Court. For more information you may consultChapter 46 of the Oregon Revised Statutes or should contact the Washington County Small Claims Clerkat 503-846-8888. Where can I find a copy of the Beaverton City Code or City Charter ? Both City Code and City Charter are available online for viewing ... [Read More]
Governor Ted Kulongoski About Governor Kulongoski
Ted Kulongoski was born in rural Missouri on November 5, 1940. His father died shortly after Ted was born and nuns in a Catholic boys home in St. Louis raised him. After high school, Ted enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in the 11th and 12th Marine Regiments as a forward observer with the artillery. Following a tour of duty overseas, Ted came home to build a life rooted in hard work, public service and family. Ted knew that education was the road to all he wanted to accomplish. He took jobs as a truck driver and steelworker, saving enough money to put himself through college and law school at the University of Missouri with help from the GI Bill. Missouri was Ted´s birthplace, but Oregon became his home. As a young lawyer, Ted started his own firm in Eugene and began a long career fighting for working families. He used the law - and his deep personal understanding of what it means to work for wages - to improve worker safety and protect the r ... [Read More]
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Use this Locator to find a lawyer by name. Or click the tabs to search by location/area of practice, by firm, or for lawyers in corporations, agencies of the US government, or law school faculty. ... Search Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Lawyers ... Lawyer Locator ... [Read More]
washingtonpost.com: Justice to Probe FBI Role in Lawyer's Arrest
The Justice Department has launched two internal investigations into the arrest of Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield, who was detained by the FBI earlier this year because of a faulty fingerprint analysis that wrongly linked him to the deadly terrorist bombings in Madrid, according to a report released yesterday. ... [Read More]
Lawyer Referral Services
Hiring A Lawyer Several public and member services programs make up the Referral and Information Services. The purpose of RIS is to link people seeking legal assistance with lawyers and programs able to assist them. Lawyer Referral Service, which is the largest part of RIS, was started as a mandatory program in 1971 and became voluntary in 1985. It handles more than 60,000 calls per year, and is the only program that generates significant non-dues revenue. Other RIS programs include the Modest Means, a program for low income clients, Lawyer to Lawyer, a peer-to-peer advice service, and Problem Solvers, which offers free legal advice teens. ... [Read More]
Governor Ted Kulongoski About Governor Kulongoski
Ted Kulongoski was born in rural Missouri on November 5, 1940. His father died shortly after Ted was born and nuns in a Catholic boys home in St. Louis raised him. After high school, Ted enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in the 11th and 12th Marine Regiments as a forward observer with the artillery. Following a tour of duty overseas, Ted came home to build a life rooted in hard work, public service and family. Ted knew that education was the road to all he wanted to accomplish. He took jobs as a truck driver and steelworker, saving enough money to put himself through college and law school at the University of Missouri with help from the GI Bill. Missouri was Ted´s birthplace, but Oregon became his home. As a young lawyer, Ted started his own firm in Eugene and began a long career fighting for working families. He used the law - and his deep personal understanding of what it means to work for wages - to improve worker safety and protect the r ... [Read More]
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