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Joel W Christiansen

9.6

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Litigation
50% Employment / Labor
1 year

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (15%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

2300 SW First Avenue, Ste. 101

Portland, OR 97201

Office: 503-406-8612
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Languages Spoken

English

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“EAB Help”

Posted by: Carol S, 2012-01-24 19 days ago.

Client Review: This is the TOP # 1 Lawyer you can hire for any of your employment issues. He will be upfront and honest with you and always returns your phone calls... more

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“Excellent Employment Attorney”

Posted by: Richard, 2011-10-18 4 months ago.

Client Review: My understanding is that Joel usually represents employees but as an employer I felt his representation was sterling. He handled both my appeal and... more

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10 endorsements

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To all potential clients: you simply cannot go wrong with Joel Christiansen. He will tell you what he can do for you within the framework of the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Merrill , Portland (OR), 4 months ago

I have referred and will continue to refer people harmed by employment discrimination and other wrongful employer conduct to Joel. The quality of his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Dane Johnson , Portland (OR), About 1 year ago

Résumé

License

4 years since Joel W Christiansen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Oregon	Active	2008	11/05/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Attorney At Law	2008–present
Law Clerk at Nicholas & Butler, LLP	2006–2007

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
California Western School of Law	Law - Litigation	JD - Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee	Politics, Philosophy, and Economics	BA - Bachelor of Arts

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
All-American Mediator	American Mock Trial Association	2002

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Employment Lawyers Association	2009-present
Member	American Bar Association	2008-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	10	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	2	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Consumer v. Company (Confidential)

Outcome: Confidential Settlement for Client

Employee v. Former Employer (Confidential)

Outcome: Settlement for Plaintiff

Employee v. Employer

Outcome: Settlement for Client

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Success and Sanity: Managing Your Way to a Rewarding Career	ABA Young Lawyers Division publication	2009
Employment Law Blog	Employment Law Blog	2009

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Wage and Hour 101	Know Your Rights Forum	2009
Trial Advocacy	Portland State University - National Mock Trial Team