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Michael O Stevens

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  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Licensed for 11 years
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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.

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Practice areas

OtherCorporate and incorporationLitigationPersonal injuryEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 50%

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

    8 years, 150 cases

  2. Personal injury: 20%

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

    11 years, 150 cases

  3. Litigation: 15%

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

    11 years, 800 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    Entity formation, renewals, and dissolution.

    12 years, 125 cases

  1. Car accident: 5%

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

    11 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
    ORActive200904/10/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers3634
    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 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.
    Y.L. v. R.H.Settled
    J.W. v. J.P.Settled
    J.L. v. City of HillsboroSettled for $71,596
    R.K. v. J.S.Settled
    L.T. v. J.G.Settled for policy limits
    D.J. v. K.G.Settled
    A.G. v. A.S.R.Settled for the policy limits.

    Reviews

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    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    Review Michael Stevens

    Took time to listen

    Posted by

    I called Mr. Stevens office for some counsel about a situation I was having at my workplace. Firstly, I was a bit nervous calling, it’s not every day I need to speak with a lawyer... but Kim, who answered the phone, was very friendly and courteous and made me feel at ease. When talking to Mr. Stevens I felt like he really took time to listen to me and thoroughly understand my situation. He was friendly, courteous and fully engaged in the conversation. Lots of Q&A I felt he had my best interest in mind and gave me some great Insight. I am still deciding what to do but if I go forward I will definitely be hiring him as my lawyer. I feel complete confidence in his ability to represent my case. Thank you Michael and Kim for outstanding service!!!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Michael Stevens' response: And thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

    I wouldn't want to sit across from him

    Posted by

    Michael was great from start to finish! He is very knowledgeable, detailed, personable, and a straight shooter, which makes it easy to trust him. I felt like my case mattered and that he got to know me. At one point he said he had a 'smoking gun' and told me not to go looking because he knows that's exactly what I was going to do. During the deposition he was calm and held his demeanor while proving the defendant was lying multiple times, shocking even the defense attorney with things he had dug up. It was actually fun to watch. I trust him so much I've gone to him about other issues and he is my first and only recommendation for anyone that might need him in their corner.
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    Michael Stevens' response: Thanks Kat.

    Highly recommend

    Posted by

    I hired Michael Stevens to help resolve a work dispute. He is very dedicated and knowledgeable and was able to get a very favorable outcome. Not only was he professional and hardworking but he was also very kind during a very difficult time for me. I highly recommend Michael Stevens.
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    Best Damn Paper/Trial Lawyer Ever

    Posted by

    When it comes time to hire an attorney you will usually get either a paper attorney or a trial attorney. With Mr. Stevens you get the best of both worlds!... I contacted Mr. Stevens about a case regarding my personal property in 2018. Mr. Stevens proved to be on his A game throughout the entire process. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of Mr. Stevens legal expertise in this matter. I was so pleased with Mr. Stevens, I hired Mr. Stevens and his legal services for a business matter. The outcome of that case was better than I thought it could have been. IN my opinion he destroyed the defendant during the trial.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Outstanding help with Insurance Settlement

    Posted by

    I have nothing but good things to say about Michael and the work he put in to get a settlement from a hit and run driver's insurance company. Although it took some time to get completed Michael was there for me throughout the entire process making sure deadlines were met and all documentation requests were fulfilled. I received all that I expected in the settlement and Michael went out of his way to make that happen. I highly recommend him and plan on continuing to use his services for any of my legal needs.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael Stevens' response: Thanks Dave.

    Responsive and Thoughtful

    Posted by

    I needed advice for employment transition and working agreement for a future venture. Michael is really good and reansbly priced. I have already recommended him to a friend.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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    Michael Stevens' response: Thanks Thomas.

    Excellent Attorney

    Posted by

    I hired Michael Stevens to represent me on a wrongful termination case. I explained my situation and he listened to all my information in detail. He explained the best way to handle the case going forward and knew all the details of the labor laws. The case was settled before we went to trial, he handled everything perfectly. I had no issues and trusted he had my best interest at heart. He is very easy to talk to and understands all points of views and gave insight on which areas should be the focus after hearing all the information.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael Stevens' response: Thanks Jordan.

    Outstanding!

    Posted by

    Had employment/payment issues and Stevens got me exactly what I was demanding without ever entering a courtroom. Highly recommend!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Michael Stevens' response: Thanks Matt.

    Great lawyer, diligent.

    Posted by

    I contacted Michael after I quit my previous job at a car dealership because it seemed that they owed me money. Michael and I had a consultation and he immediately took the case. His confidence is assuring. The dealership tried to use everything in their arsenal to prove that they did not owe me money. I had my paperwork in order but what really topped everything off was Michael's vast knowledge. I highly recommend him to anyone who is owed money by their work place and especially by dealerships. Not only did I get money that was owed to me but also rewarded a settlement. In my experience he was very detail oriented and accurate. I have the utmost respect for this man. Good job Michael Stevens and thank you.
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    Quick and Efficient and Thorough

    Posted by

    Mr. Stevens helped me through a difficult time by sending a cease and desist letter as quickly as possible in order to minimize damage to my reputation. He was very thorough with the research he did for the letter. He also followed up with me a week or two after we finished working together which I found very
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Attorney endorsements

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

    I endorse this lawyer. Very diligent.

    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.

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

    I endorse this lawyer.

    William Blackton

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    David Silva

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Paul Sommer

    I endorse this lawyer.

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

    I endorse this lawyer.

    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 needs
      30 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