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Michael O Stevens

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  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Licensed for 12 years
  • Free consultation
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About Michael

Native Oregonian helping people and small businesses. I previously worked for a large insurance company, so I know how they work. I use that insider knowledge to my clients' advantage when handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. I also have experience handling employment law cases from discrimination to pay check issues, construction defect cases (including CCB complaints), dog bites, and products liability, to name a few. Litigating is what I do so you can focus on living your life.

Practice areas

  1. Employment and labor: 50%

    Back pay disputes, breach of employment contract, constructive termination, discrimination, and final pay check issues.

    9 years, 150 cases

  2. Personal injury: 20%

    Includes slip and falls, falls related to steps and stairs, fires, flooding, wrongful death, and even assault.

    12 years, 150 cases

  3. Litigation: 15%

    Successful traffic court defense, gun rights restoration, expungement, and civil litigation negotiations. Includes hundreds of personal injury cases.

    12 years, 800 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    Entity formation, renewals, and dissolution.

    13 years, 125 cases

  5. Car accident: 5%

    Motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrians, and motorcycles.

    12 years, 650 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

Stevens & Legal, LLC

1915 NE Stucki Avenue
Suite 308
Hillsboro, OR, 97006

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    ORActive200906/12/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers3731
    Legal guides7
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
    10 Best Law Firms - OregonAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2018
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2017
    Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2017
    10 Best Client Satisfaction AwardAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2017
    RecipientLawyers of Distinction2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Certificate of CompletionOregon Trial Advocacy College2016
    Top 40 Under 40The National Trial Lawyers2015
    Editor of the MonthWillamette Law Online2008
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America1994
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyStevens & Legal, LLC2015 - Present
    AttorneyHall Law Firm2010 - 2010
    Field LegalLiberty Mutual Group2010 - 2015
    AttorneySolo Practioner2009 - 2015
    EditorWillamette Law Online2008 - 2009
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Oregon State Bar, House of DelegatesMember2021 - Present
    Oregon State Bar, House of DelegatesMember2021 - Present
    Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2017 - Present
    Oregon State Bar, Litigation SectionMember2017 - Present
    National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Washington County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    The National Trial LawyersMember2015 - Present
    Oregon State Bar, Intellectual Property SectionMember2009 - Present
    Gus J. Solomon American Inn of CourtMember2018 - 2020
    American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember2016 - 2017
    American Bar AssociationMember2015 - 2018
    American Bar AssociationMember2009 - 2010
    Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers DivisionMember2009 - 2019
    Phi Alpha ThetaMember1997 - 2010
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    AM's Guide to My UniverseDead On Arrival - Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001)2015
    Oregon LiveUrban growth boundary settled or just getting started?2010
    Willamette Law OnlineCase Summaries2007
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Willamette University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
    Oregon State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1997
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Art+Feminism 2016 Eugene Meet UpPrimer on Copyright2016
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Schuster v. Sunset TanningJudgment of $21,750.50 in favor of client
    Kemper v. Bruce ChevroletSettled for $60,000
    Schaefer v. Invents Company LLC et alDefault judgment of $113,450.
    L.R. v. D.L., et al.Settled
    J.P. v. AllstateInsurance company accepted the claim.
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    Reviews

    5.0 stars4.8 (38)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    Review Michael O Stevens

    Responsive Firm

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Best Personal Injury lawyer.

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    great experience

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael O Stevens's response: Thanks Tyler.

    Fast and REALLY smart

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Took time to listen

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney
    Michael O Stevens's response: And thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

    I wouldn't want to sit across from him

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael O Stevens's response: Thanks Kat.

    Highly recommend

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Best Damn Paper/Trial Lawyer Ever

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Outstanding help with Insurance Settlement

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael O Stevens's response: Thanks Dave.

    Responsive and Thoughtful

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Michael O Stevens's response: Thanks Thomas.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Heidi R Mandler-Huff

    Heidi Mandler-Huff, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 15, 2022
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer TeAnna Rice

    TeAnna Rice, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. Very diligent.

    Lawyer Heidi R Mandler-Huff

    Heidi Mandler-Huff, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 15, 2022
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer TeAnna Rice

    TeAnna Rice, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. Very diligent.

    Lawyer Michael Charles Doland

    Michael Doland, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    The answers of Mr. Stevens are accurate, analytic, and very pragmatic. These are exactly the qualities that every business client would look for when hiring an attorney.

    Lawyer Scottie Lynn Leming

    Scottie Leming, Car accident Attorney on Mar 1, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer William Henry Blackton

    William Blackton, Unknown Attorney on Jun 23, 2017
    Relationship: Other

    Michael's published answers to legal questions about employment law and landlord-tenant law are succinct and very helpful for the person asking the question. I am happy to endorse this attorney.

    Lawyer Frank Justin Shaughnessy

    Frank Shaughnessy, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Mr. Stevens. He is a hard working lawyer and that is what clients need in their corner.

    Lawyer Gregory A Cade

    Gregory Cade, Car accident Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Stevens is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.

    Lawyer Joseph Curtis Edmondson

    Joseph Edmondson, Copyright infringement Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Michael was invaluable as support counsel on a copyright infringement matter that was litigated through trial.

    Lawyer Dani Mouri

    Dani Mouri, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is intelligent, caring, and he has a great legal mind. In the matters we worked on together in the past, I always valued his perspective, and he has helped me obtain good results for my own clients.

    Lawyer David M. Silva

    David Silva, Unknown Attorney on Jun 22, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Paul Robert Sommer

    Paul Sommer, Unknown Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Rachel S London

    Rachel London, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Karim K Arzadi

    Karim Arzadi, Litigation Attorney on May 7, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    prolific and insightful contributor here at Avvo. Mr. Stevens's numerous endorsements demonstrate that he is a lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers. I endorse this lawyer.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $275-$450/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card