$ 275-275 per hour
Brandy D Pirtle-Guiney
About Brandy
Biography
For over a decade, Brandy has worked with businesses and individuals to provide the support they need to navigate the working world.
Brandy began her legal career with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and after moving to Oregon served as a civil rights investigator for the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. For a number of years, she represented employees in discrimination, wage and hour, and unemployment claims in private practice.
Over the years Brandy noticed a trend: many of the disputes she worked to resolve had their root in instances where employers didn’t act maliciously towards their employees but simply did not know that their actions were unlawful. Brandy realized that if she could work with business owners who wanted to do the right thing but needed proactive guidance, she could help business owners and employees by avoiding disputes and creating better workplaces for all.
With that belief and a commitment to helping both businesses and employees thrive, Brandy founded Pirtle-Guiney Law LLC to work with small businesses and individuals from across Oregon who are looking for personalized legal support that is effective, straightforward, and forward-thinking. She loves being a problem solver for her clients and watching their careers and businesses grow.
Brandy brings her legal expertise and commitment to equity and justice to her community involvement as well. She currently serves as the President of the Board of Pride Foundation, a regional community foundation that has invested more than $70 million to build a better, safer, and more equitable world for LGTBQ+ individuals. Drawing on her professional experience, she helped negotiate the merger between Pride Foundation and Oregon’s Equity Foundation in 2016.
Brandy lives in NE Portland with her wife, their young son and his kitten Hamilton, and a city flock of chickens. She’s a fan of the Boston Red Sox but can’t wait for MLB in PDX.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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Pirtle-Guiney Law LLC
PO Box 11225, Portland, OR, 97211
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Posted by Mary | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly Skilled, Professonal, Attentive
I hired Brandy last summer to represent me during an unexpected and overwhelming life event. She negotiated an appropriate severance with my former employer, and I am so thankful for Brandy's representation. She helped me navigate an extremely uncomfortable situation, and I am so glad I hired her bec...
Posted by Zane | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Prompt and deliverable
Brandy was very prompt in her responses and handling of the issue. She got me more compensation than I was expecting. Highly recommend!
Posted by Deanna | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent help with starting up a business
I worked with Brandy to set up my business - she helped me form my LLC and get other documentation in order with the state. In addition, she supplied a number of contracts and materials that I could use when working with clients or my own contractors. People who I worked with after Brandy and I were ...
Posted by Marissa | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Severance Package dispute quickly resolved
When I was downsized from my company, I contacted Brandy about getting a larger severance package. I believed I had been wrongly terminated due to my status as a pregnant woman. As there was also a change in HR as I was leaving, she worked efficiently to reach out the new corporate HR representativ...
Posted by William | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Contract Review
Ms. Pirtle-Guiney was incredibly helpful in the review of a contract. I came to her with a contract that I had written that needed review to ensure that it would be legally binding and covered the appropriate situations. Ms. Pirtle-Guiney was very helpful, knowledgeable, and prompt.
Brandy D Pirtle-Guiney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brandy is a great attorney who takes the time to really listen to her clients. She has built a strong team that works together very hard to meet her clients' goals."
"I first worked with Brandy at the Bureau of Labor and Industries and then we worked together in a small firm setting. I have known Brandy for years now and she continues to impress me with her knowledge, passion and dedication to each legal matter she tackles. She has a calm, compassionate and candid way of interacting with her clients. I would highly recommend Brandy as an advisor to any small business, especially with regard to employment matters. She will help you build a business you can be proud of and ensure your employees are productive and thriving while they improve your bottom line."
"I worked with Brandy at the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries and currently work with her at Davis Law Offices LLC. Brandy has a thorough knowledge of employment law, as well as business, civil rights, and students' rights issues. She uses this expertise to vigorously advocate for her clients. Her dedication and passion for the law is evident as she champions for equal rights in her work and in her everyday life. If you feel that you are being discriminated against at work, school, or elsewhere, Brandy is the attorney you want on your side."
"I worked with Brandy from 2008 - 2009. She is hardworking, intelligent, and has an amazing memory. She is honest, but is also sensitive to her client's needs. I would recommend her any legal matter, but especially for a business or employment law matter. I regularly refer business to her."
"I previously worked with Brandy Pirtle. She is very knowledgeable and committed to her area of practice. I highly recommend her."
Robert Milesnick
Family lawyer
Melissa Kelleigh
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Pirtle-Guiney Law LLC
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Davis Law Offices LLC
2009 - 2012
Senior Civil Rights Investigator, Bureau of Labor and Industries
2008 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Litigation Information Management - eDiscovery
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Ryneal & Ryneal PC
2004 - 2006
Case Screener, ACLU of Western Massachusetts
2004 - 2006
Compliance Officer/Legal, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
Associations
2009 - Present
Oregon Womens Lawyers
2009 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Labor Commissioner Complaints
Substantial Evidence Determinations issued in both cases
Education
2006
Western New England College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Salem College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Moebius Syndrome Foundation's Portland Conference
Navigating the Workplace with Moebius Syndrome
2017
Philanthropy Northwest Annual Conference 2017
Real Talk, Real Change: Practical Tools for Advancing Racial Equity at Your Foundation
2014
Public Forum on Proposed Eugene Sick Time Ordinance
Understanding Protected Sick Time
2013
VOIS May Networking Event
The Crossroads of ADA Accommodation and Protected Leave
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for the OSEA union in Oregon to take Union dues anyway when I do not want to be a part of the union?
16 Dec 2014
Q&A
Intestate in oregon
16 Jan 2014
Q&A
I was overpaid by an employer during maternity leave due to no fault of my own. Am I legally obligated to repay it?
11 Apr 2013