Jim Wade Vogele
About Jim
Biography
Since graduating from Harvard Law School, Jim W. Vogele has been an active member of the Montana State Bar (1988), the California State Bar (1991), the Oregon State Bar (2011), and the Washington State Bar (2021). During law school, he was a summer law clerk for the Alaska Supreme Court. He received his B.A. with Honors in English Literature from Montana State University.
Jim has published articles, reviews, and chapters on employment law and other topics. He has lectured on employment law at numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars, and has given presentations on legal history and practice to law students and college students. He has served as a volunteer attorney for the Montana Legal Services Association and for the Legal Aid Society of California Worker's Rights Clinic in San Francisco.
Jim grew up on a ranch in eastern Montana; he has substantial blue-collar work experience, including jobs as a house painter, a ranch hand, a landscaper, a roughneck in the Williston Basin oil fields, and as a seismographer in the mountains of Wyoming. He has also worked as a bartender, an LSAT preparation instructor, and as a tutor to Crow Indian students at Montana State University.
Jim enjoys biking, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, reading and writing.
Jim W. Vogele has served as second chair trial counsel in state and federal court trials in class actions leading to the recovery of over $200 million in overtime wages and other damages for several thousand employees. He is equally proud of having successfully litigated many smaller but equally important discrimination, harassment, and civil rights cases.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 4 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 14 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Montana for 37 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Jim Vogele, Attorney at Law
812 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
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Jim Wade Vogele's Reviews
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Posted by Quinn | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent, Understanding, Helpful, Efficient
Was referred to Jim and I'm SO glad I was. We reviewed a contract I am about to sign for a monthly contractor role that I'm endeavoring on. Great understanding of the law. I feel way more protected now that Jim reviewed it with me and offered his feedback, advice, and input. Thank you Jim! Will defin...
Posted by Lori | December 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I couldn't have asked for better
Mr. Vogele is an exceptional attorney. He is learned, professional, practical, responsive, and ethical. He has his clients best interests in mind with every recommendation he makes. He provides excellent service and communicates clearly with his clients. I feel very fortunate that Jim took my cas...
Posted by Vanessa | July 17, 2013
Pointed in the Right Direction
I was referred to Jim from a separate Attorney's Office regarding a wage and hour issue. I was really nervous about my case but after meeting Jim I felt confident about what I was doing. He is genuine and supportive and he knows what he is talking about. Jim has gone out of his way to keep up with me...
Posted by Nick from Oregon | July 12, 2013
Jim Vogele was the best first step
Jim Vogele is well versed in Employment Law and provided sound advice. Jim encouraged dialogue to gain clarity in the specifics surrounding my particular circumstance and gave me confidence and understanding in the choices I had and the direction I chose. I am always careful with recommendations, ...
Jim Wade Vogele's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have consulted with Jim on employment law matters. Jim has extensive experience in the field and outstanding analytical skills. In addition to his substantive skills, I've found Jim to be a likable, honest, and down-to-earth guy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vogele worked with me in opposing a summary judgment motion in federal court in a complex employment case. His research and writing was an important factor in obtaining an excellent result for this client."
"I worked with Jim on several several employment law matters and found him to be very knowledgeable and thorough. In particular, he is extremely effective at case evaluation and investigation. His efforts saved me time and expense in pursuing a matter that otherwise seemed worthy. Excellent in client preparation and legal analysis as well."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP
1990 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Farella, Braun & Martel
1988 - 1989
Associate, Goetz, Madden & Dunn
1986 - 1986
Summer Clerk, Alaska Supreme Court
1984 - 1985
Research Assistant, Prof. Clare Dalton Harvard Law School
Associations
2011 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1988 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2012 - 2016
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-chair Employment Law Section
2012 - 2013
Oregon Women Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Reversal in favor of our client and remanded for evidentiary hearing
Affirmed on Appeal and settled for approx $200 million
$8 million judgment after trial
Confidential settlement prior to jury selection
Affirmed -- statute held unconstitutional.
Settled and received award of statutory attorney's fees.
Education
1988
J.D.
1982
B.A. with honors
Speaking Engagements
2018
Settlement Agreements
2016
Lessons Learned From Recent Disability Discrimination Trials
2014
Sexual and Racial Harassment
2013
Rule 404 "other acts" evidence
2013
Sexual, racial and other harassment in the workplace
2013
Contract Lawyering
2011
Montana Employment Law
2010
Montana Employment Law
Publications
2017
2012
2003
2001
1998
1988
1987
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How far in advance does an employer have to give you notice about your schedule?
15 Jul 2013
Can I sue a former employer for making me drive a unsafe company car for work , like bad brakes ?
15 Jul 2013
Can I resign from my job while on suspension? Boss says I can't
07 Jul 2013