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About Benjamin

I have practiced law for more than three decades, and my hard work and commitment in aggressively helping employees and individuals is well recognized in and around the Portland Metro Area.  I started my career representing numerous Federal Agencies including the Bonneville Power Adminsitration and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.  Upon leaving Federal employment in 1987, I embarked on my career as a plaintiff's employment lawyer.  In 1990 I opened my own practice where I assisted clients on a range of matters including employment and personal injury.  My goal is to provide employees and other cleints the superior legal representation that counters a defendant's "big firm."

 

Over the years I have refined my practice to focus solely on defending employees from suffering unlawful employment actions.  Among others, I have successfully assisted clients in recovering for civil rights violations, unwanted sexual harassment, disability discrimination, medical leave, race/sex/gender discrimination and harassment, wage and hour disputes and a number of other employment related legal issues including the negotiation of severance agreements.

 

I represent injured employees and plaintiffs in both Oregon and Washington.  I am licensed to practice before the the Federal and State Courts in Oregon and Washington.  I also am admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  I also assist employees at administrative hearings before agencies in the States of Washington and Oregon including the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Unemployment Insurance, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

 

I am a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers' Association, Multnomah Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.

 

I am an avid Bicyclist, Hiker, Sailor and Kayaker.

 

Practice areas

LitigationPersonal injuryEmployment and laborCivil rights
  1. Civil rights: 25%

  2. Employment and labor: 25%

  3. Personal injury: 25%

  4. Litigation: 25%

Languages spoken

Spanish

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Contact

1023 Sw Yamhill St Ste 200
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1023 Sw Yamhill St Ste 200
Portland, OR, 97205-2536

Ste 200
1023 SW Yamhill St
Portland, OR, 97205

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive200212/23/2020
ORActive198301/09/2021
MIActive And In Good Standing197312/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyThe Law Office Of Benjamin Rosenthal1990 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Member of Federal District Courts in Washington and Oregon and the Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsN/A1991 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationN/A1990 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Employee/Individual Rights SectionN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Lewis & Clark Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1982
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Orme v. Burlington Coat Factory, US District Court Case No. 3:07-CV-00859-MO$408,500 Jury Verdict

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Review Benjamin Rosenthal

Best Discrimination Attorney EVER!!!

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I had excepted a sales job position with a company and within 4 months of employment I was dealing with work discrimination and was being discriminated against by my former bosses and was really mistreated because of my disabilities (which they denied of course) After a few months I just couldn't take it anymore and was calling other attorny's on this issue I found that every attorney I called didn't really understand my pain nor did they care about my case until I talk to Ben who immediately step up to the plate right away and defended me, ultimately getting my 2 former bosses FIRED because of what was going on at work. I didn't have any money at the time so Ben told me he would take my case on contingency. Ben not only protected my rights but he also went above and beyond seeking damages for what had happen to me @ work by my former bosses @ which my former company had to pay. I also forgot to mention before hiring Ben I was working with a former attorney who had mess up my case and just went MIA (missing in action) I could never get hold of the guy so then I had to go back looking for an attorney which I then discovered Ben. If you have been made fun of or pick on because of your handicap in life you owe it to yourself to call Ben. Don't give up on the fight most importantly don't let this go on. You have the right as a human being to live in harmony and not to suffer. I can recall many night of not being able to sleep because of what was going on. Despite the fact that I was a hard workeer there are still curuel people in this world looking to make life more difficult and I found Ben to be my guardian angel. Thanks

"The truth will set you free!"

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Not only is Ben Rosenthal a brilliant attorney but I was surprised at his level of integrity. From the beginning, Ben was upfront about the pros and cons of my case and urged me to be open and honest at all times. He helped me with my unemployment hearing and was masterful in depositions. At one point he made an opposing party cry and later communicated that he felt bad for the person. This illustrates how Ben is a wonderful human being despite his mandatory efforts to help you win your case. We won and I was happy with the outcome. At all times Ben's professionalism and conduct were above the bar. There were times when I didn't have the financial means to pay for third party court reporters or even copies. I never felt that Ben gave up on me and he never pressured me despite my outstanding balance. Lawyers this great are usually only on TV but Ben is a real person who will fight hard for you.

Entitled to Opinion but Unfair

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I am Mr. Rosenthal's assistant and have read the above review. I was intimately involved in all matters that the above person appears to be complaining about. Without getting into details since that would disclose client confidences, which I am ethically bound not to do even when that person slings unfounded allegations, I can say that Mr. Rosenthal handled both matters competently and professionally and that they both ended in settlements acceptable to the client. This client is merely disgruntled for having to pay an attorney ANY money for services provided. In both cases over 40 hours of time was committed by Mr. Rosenthal's office. In both cases standard fee agreements were agreed to in advance. The law allows an attorney to lien the resolution of a case in order to allow an attorney to be compensated for his or her time. It is a business and as all businesses it is not a voluntary recrational pursuit. Mr. Rosenthal actually took less than the standard fee agreements called for as a further gesture of good will. This former client unfortunately continues to gripe that Mr. Rosenthal "acted unprofessionally." That is so despite that the Oregon State Bar found "no professional misconduct." It is unfortunate that this former client remains disgruntled. It is just as unfortunate that simply because this client remains disgruntled that this person can be allowed to misstate facts in a public forum such as this.

He's a class act!

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Benjamin is a class act. He handled my case very professionally and got me 6 figures! I recommend him for any case.

I do not recommend Ben Rosenthal

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Ben Rosenthal was obtained as my legal counsel. It became clear to me he was capable of handling my case, which was a very simple matter. He was non-responsive and acted in an unprofessional manner on more than one occasion. I was forced to fire him and he was paid thousands of dollars even though his lack of efforts and interest cost me my case.
Benjamin Rosenthal's response: I am Mr. Rosenthal's assistant and have read the above review. I was intimately involved in all matters that the above person appears to be complaining about. Without getting into details since that would disclose client confidences, which I am ethically bound not to do even when that person slings unfounded allegations, I can say that Mr. Rosenthal handled both matters competently and professionally and that they both ended in settlements acceptable to the client. This client is merely disgruntled for having to pay an attorney ANY money for services provided. In both cases over 40 hours of time was committed by Mr. Rosenthal's office. In both cases standard fee agreements were agreed to in advance. The law allows an attorney to lien the resolution of a case in order to allow an attorney to be compensated for his or her time. It is a business and as all businesses it is not a voluntary recrational pursuit. Mr. Rosenthal actually took less than the standard fee agreements called for as a further gesture of good will. This former client unfortunately continues to gripe that Mr. Rosenthal "acted unprofessionally." That is so despite that the Oregon State Bar found "no professional misconduct." It is unfortunate that this former client remains disgruntled. It is just as unfortunate that simply because this client remains disgruntled that this person can be allowed to misstate facts in a public forum such as this.

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Jill Petty, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 24, 2017
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I have known Ben for many years. He is an outstanding attorney. He works hard to obtain the best results for his clients. He goes to trial often and obtains excellent results.