Experienced, aggressive, practical. Employment law litigation, negotiation and strategies.
Experience is key!
- a Civil Rights client
Employer contract compliance
- a Contracts client
Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($365-$425/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (3)
Videos (0)
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Civil Rights client,
2009-07-01
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
My experience with Craig has revealed a man with integrity, experience and the intellect to achieve my legal needs. He is sensitive to his clients...
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a Contracts client,
2009-05-05
almost 3 years ago.
Client Review:
I worked with Craig Crispin when an employer terminated me and refused to honor our contract. Craig has excellent knowledge of the employement and...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have had the pleasure of working with attorney Craig Crispin. I have sought advice from him regarding employment discrimination matter, used him...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
David Schuck
, Portland (OR), Over 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Paul Breed
, Portland (OR), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Craig A Crispin was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1981 |
01/31/2012 |
| Oregon |
Active
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1982 |
11/05/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
CRISPIN EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
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1992–present
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Trial Panel at
Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Board
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2004–2009
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Employment Litigation Attorney at
Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson
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1984–1992
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Associate Litigation Attorney at
Stoel Rives
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1982–1984
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Willamette University College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude |
1981 |
| Southern Illinois University |
Education |
BS - Bachelor of Science Univeristy Honors |
1978 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer for Employment Litigation |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer for Employment Litigation |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Super Lawyers for Employment Litigation |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Super Lawyers for Employment Litigation |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Super Lawyers for Employment Litigation |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Super Lawyers for Employment & Labor |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2006 |
| AV Rating Since |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1999 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Washington Employment Lawyers Association |
2007-present
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Washington State Bar Association |
1981-present
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National Employment Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Oregon State Bar |
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
Outcome: Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
Outcome: Arbitration Award for Plaintiff
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Editorial Board |
Federal Civil Litigation in Oregon |
2009 |
| Cumulative Supplement (Contributing Author) |
The Family and Medical Leave Act |
2008 |
| Jury Instructions, Jury Verdicts, Findings by the Court (Chapter 24) |
2002 Revision of Federal Civil Litigation in Oregon (Oregon State Bar Publication) |
2002 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity, Chapter 4 |
Oregon State Bar Private Sector Labor Law, 2002 Cumulative Supplement |
2002 |
| Americans with Disabilities Act |
Oregon State Bar Workers Compensation |
1994 |
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Speaking Engagements
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Conference |
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| Appellate Advocacy: Increase Your Appeal -- Getting by with a Little Help from Your Friends |
OTLA Annual Convention |
2011 |
| Preparing A Witness For Deposition: “Teaching More Than The Facts”—How To Prepare The Witness’ Attitude, Thinking & Perception Of The Deposition |
2011 NELA Annual Convention |
2011 |
| Executives in Transition |
NELA Annual Convention |
2007 |
| Preparing the Case, Challenging Summary Judgment & Preparing the Appeal |
Accommodating Disabilities & FMLA Leaves |
2006 |
| Effective Use of Civil Procedure |
OTLA Seminar |
2005 |
| Winning the 'Regarded As' & 'Record Of" ADA Case |
NELA Annual Convention |
2005 |
| Evidence Issues in Employment Law |
Labor & Employment Section Annual Meeting |
2005 |
| Threshold Issues in Employment Law |
NELA Florida Spring Seminar |
2004 |
| Workers' Compensation Discrimination |
Workers' Compensation Section Annual Conference |
2003 |
| Legal Definition of Employee |
ABA Annual Convention |
2003 |
| Oregon Legal Ethics |
WSTLA Reciprocity Seminar |
2002 |
| Motions for Summary Judgment |
OLI Seminar |
2002 |
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