Jean Ohman Back

Jean Ohman Back

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

PacWest Center, 1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1900, Portland, OR

About Jean

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

I regularly litigate in the area of employment discrimination, tort, and professional liability.

17 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 34 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

PacWest Center, 1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1900, Portland, OR, 97204-3719

Law Offices of Jean Ohman Back

1211 Sw 5th Ave Ste 1500-1900, Portland, OR, 97204-3713

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Jean Ohman Back's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lori | September 15, 2009 | Employment & Labor

We rely on Jean's advice and guidance on employment/HR issues.

For over 4 yrs, we have trusted Jean and her legal expertise on a variety of issues relating to employment, labor, wage & hour, leave and more. As an HR Mgr, it's a comfort to know that Jean is always a phone call or email away with sage legal advice to guide myself and my company through the HR cha...llenges that most businesses face. She is experienced, knowledgeable and very responsive to our needs (even if it is 10pm on a Friday night!). She is always looking out for my needs, sending me updates she knows are pertinent to my work. Thank you, Jean.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2009 | Employment & Labor

Employment Law Issues - Excellent Resolution in Multiple Areas

Jean has handled several employment issues for our company over the past 5 years. She has successfully defended (BOLI) complaints and advised us on lawful termination. She has been a source of information for us on ADA Compliance, EEOC and Workers Compensation. She excels at educating our company ...so that future issues can be avoided. I am a person that needs to feel like I understand the full picture in order to make informed decisions. Jean is a great educator in that regards, rising above my expectations at all times. I have complete confidence in her abilities. My Human Resources education is well rounded because of my relationship with Jean. Her response time is excellent and the end product speaks for itself!

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Joel Christiansen

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Back and I were opposing attorneys in a recent employment discrimination matter. She was assertive, responsive and professional in all our interactions. She did not make things any more difficult than they needed to be. It was abundantly clear throughout our dealings that Ms. Back is a skilled problem solver who is dedicated her clients’ best interests. I would recommend Ms. Back’s services to Oregon employers without hesitation."

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Scott Cliff

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an opposing lawyer in a non-competition case, I found Ms. Ohman Back to be both professional and effective as an advocate for her client. It is always a pleasure dealing with fellow professionals who recognize that courtesy and zealous advocacy are not mutually exclusive. I can endorse Ms. Ohman Back and her firm without hesitation."

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Amanda Gamblin

Employment and labor lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jean Back is extremely smart and conscientious. Two qualities that together allow her to provide excellent legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Education

1991

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Oregon Human Resources Manual - Associated Oregon Industries Oregon Human Resources Manual
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