Michael Owens

Michael Owens

also known as Michael V Owens

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights

1000 SW Broadway Ste 2300, Portland, OR

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 15 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Meyer Employment Law

1000 SW Broadway Ste 2300, Portland, OR, 97205

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Michael Owens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2014 | Litigation

Gave me hope that I was doing the right thing when that was hard to come by!

Michael was very honest with me about the difficulty of entering into litigation, and let me know the challenges I would likely face. He was helpful and kind, and also took no nonsense from the opposing side of my litigation. In other words, he was also tough when he needed to be!

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Michael Owens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Talia Guerriero

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is an excellent writer and a deep thinker. I always appreciate his perspective and intelligence. Thanks for all your contributions to our practice!"

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Amanda Anderson

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an intelligent, talented, and passionate attorney. He has my highest endorsement as a tireless advocate for his clients."

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Christina Stephenson

Employment and labor lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike brings incredible research and writing skills to all of his cases. In addition, he is a compassionate, hard-working advocate for his clients."

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Thomas Adams

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is one of rare well-rounded lawyers with a big heart and employment law chops to boot. I recommend him without reservation."

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Russell Getchell

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Friend

"Mike's knowledge of the law is second to none, and he is a great advocate for his clients."

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Robert Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on several cases and he is an exceptional lawyer. He is an employment law specialist who is knowledgeable, hard working and an excellent writer. He is also enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking counsel for employment law matters."

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Michael Tooley

Employment and labor lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"While working for Mike, it didn't take long for me to see what his clients and colleagues already knew, that he is an incredibly intelligent and caring attorney. Mike has a unique ability to rapidly process complicated issues from many different areas of law, which any lawyer will tell you is no small feat. I highly recommend retaining his services."

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Joel Fowlks

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a terrific lawyer who is well-regarded by his peers, and he is supported by three partners who make up one of Portland's up-and-coming firms."

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Bryan Donahue

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an exceptional attorney, highly capable and compassionate about his clients. His warm personality and genuine concern for those he represents brings great reassurance in troubled times. He is the kind of lawyer clients can feel at ease with and confident in his abilities as their attorney."

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Aarti Gujral

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Owens is a superb member of the attorney community. He is a highly skilled, efficient, and effective professional. I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for a great attorney."

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Peter Castleberry

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Incredibly smart, creative, passionate and dedicated. I support this lawyer's work."

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Cameron Levine

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitations referring clients to Michael for employment law matters. Michael is quick witted, a zealous advocate, and a real person."

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Joshua Lipps

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a brilliant legal mind who works tirelessly for his clients."

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Jennifer Betts

Unknown lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is great with people and an exceptional attorney. Clients should feel confident entrusting their legal matters to his expertise."

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John Christianson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a strong lawyer and works diligently for his clients. He is hard working, dependable, and overall, a great person who is easy to deal with."

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Mark Cogan

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I admire Michael Owens and his partners for the way they formed their law firm right out of law school. They showed a great amount of courage, even audacity. Our profession needs more lawyers who have the fine qualities which are exemplified by Mr Owens and his partners! I wish them and their clients well."

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Aidan Lane

Unknown lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is an extremely intelligent, thorough and capable attorney whose knowledge, professionalism, thoughtfulness and diligence makes him an excellent advocate for all of his clients."

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Eric McClendon

Unknown lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an effective advocate for his clients in a variety of civil practice areas."

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Richard McBreen

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is a dedicated professional who goes the extra mile for his clients, and I would recommend his services without hesitation. He is intelligent and creative, and always understanding and responsive to his clients' needs."

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Talia Guerriero

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christina Stephenson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Thomas Adams

Unknown lawyer

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Kelly Tufts

Unknown lawyer

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Russell Getchell

Unknown lawyer

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Robert Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Tooley

Unknown lawyer

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Joel Fowlks

Unknown lawyer

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Myah Kehoe

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Aarti Gujral

Unknown lawyer

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Bryan Donahue

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Lipps

Estate planning lawyer

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Cameron Levine

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Ellis

Unknown lawyer

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Jennifer Betts

Unknown lawyer

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John Christianson

Estate planning lawyer

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Peter Castleberry

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Sara Yen

Estate planning lawyer

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Mark Cogan

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Aidan Lane

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Membership Selection, Order of the Barristers

2010

Member of the Year - 3L, Willamette Law Review

2009

Inaugural Inductee, Wyoming Debate Hall of Fame

2003

National Champion, National Parliamentary Debate Association

2003

Top Debate Speaker, National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence

2003

National Champion, National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence

2002

Top Debate Speaker, National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Public Speaking Instructor, Chemeketa Community College

2009 - 2009

Summer Associate, Stoel Rives LLP

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Appellate Division, Oregon Department Of Justice

Associations

2010 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Oregon Gay and Lesbian Law Association

Member

2012 - 2012

Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Membership Committee

Secretary

2010 - 2019

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Willamette University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude

2007

Oregon State University

Master of Arts

2004

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Employment Law for the Family Law Attorney

Employment Law for the Family Law Attorney

2013

Willamette University College of Law

Starting a Law Practice

2011

Willamette University College of Law

Starting a Law Practice

Publications

2016

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Social Media in Employment

Languages

English

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