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Tenacious. Smart. Compassionate. A Harvard Law School graduate, Jose Klein specializes in client-focused representation in employment law and civil rights matters in Oregon and Washington. Achieving justice and fairness for his clients is his mission. Getting there requires understanding the unique needs and concerns of the individuals and small businesses who hire him. It also requires the courage to fight for what is right.
Prior to co-founding Klein Munsinger, Jose gained skills and insights as a litigator and labor negotiator at top local and national employment and labor law firms. He spent nearly a decade developing inside knowledge about how employers and employers’ attorneys approach workplace disputes. Now running his own shop, Jose applies those insights to vindicate the rights of victims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation at work. Jose represents victims of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other protected classifications. He litigates wage and hour claims, violations of protected leave laws, and breach of contract cases.
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Acquired: 2014
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2008
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1215 SE 8th Avenue Suite F, Portland, OR, 97214
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Posted by Teal | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Would highly recommend Jose to anyone I know. It felt so easy to talk to him, and I felt very safe and not ease the entire time we went back-and-forth about my case. He was very open and honest, and had great communication. I could always get in contact with him, and he always told me what was up. If...
Posted by Teela | October 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Jose Klein is a very intelligent, compassionate lawyer, and an overall really nice person! He listened to me rant and rave about the treatment I endured from my former employer, and never once made me feel silly or out of line. He was the only person who actually acknowledged that it was wrong how th...
Posted by Doug | March 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted this firm with some questions about employer privacy law, and slanderous behavior. While they didn't think they could help me, the Operations Manager I spoke with was diligent and respectful of my situation. She advised me about the manner in which my employer might act at this point, and...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Honestly, look no further. In my opinion, there is no better employment and civil rights attorney in Oregon or Washington. He represented me skillfully, and I would recommend Jose Klein, Esq. with zero hesitation. He’s super smart and will get you to the finish line with his ability to think about th...
Posted by Darby | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Jose and his team by a contract attorney who I had used in the past. I had interviewed a few attorneys to represent me and after my initial meeting with him, it was a no-brainer. From the very start, I felt like I could trust Jose. He was an attentive listener and made me feel ackno...
"Jose is not only provides kind and compassionate counsel for his clients, but is also a world-class advocate and extremely knowledgeable in employment and labor. I consistently refer potential clients to Jose, knowing they will be provided with excellent advice and advocacy."
"Jose has a depth of experience in employment law, which sets him apart from many others in the legal community. Jose also possesses the work ethic and tenacity to tackle even the most complicated legal problem."
"Jose Klein is an excellent attorney who brings a decisive intelligence and gift for strategic thinking to all aspects of litigation. He is also fantastic to work with and is a great client communicator."
"Jose's clients benefit from his extensive experience in employment law gained at some of the most highly respected law firms in the Portland area. He is a strong advocate for employees who have been wrongfully terminated. I highly recommend him."
"Jose is a superb litigator. He is the rare attorney who is both an analytical powerhouse and a charming orator. With an Ivy League pedigree and a clerkship at the Oregon Supreme Court, Jose's impressive credentials have positioned him as one of Oregon's premier attorneys. He is a master of the law who devises brilliant legal strategies that confound his opponents. In spite of his preternatural legal skills, Jose is a humble, down-to-earth person who is equally able to connect with a juror or a judge. I unequivocally recommend him to any person seeking a litigation attorney."
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2017 - Present
Attorney, Klein Munsinger
2015 - 2017
Associate, Fisher Phillips
2013 - 2015
Associate, Barran Liebman, LLP
2010 - 2012
Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department Of Justice
2008 - 2010
Judicial Clerk, Oregon Supreme Court
2002 - 2004
Volunteer, United States Peace Corps
2021 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionChair
2017 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
Grievance Dismissed
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
MA - Masters
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Non-Economic Damages
2017
2017
Grievance Response
2016
Introduction to Collective Bargaining
2015
Effective discipline and discharge
2017
2016
2014
2014
Dutch
Spanish
Legal Answers
Will past work as a stripper hinder me from getting a license or a job in the law industry?
28 Jul 2017
Am I in danger of being terminated by my employer or being sued by a fellow employee by a single slanderous comment?
24 Jul 2017
Signed a non compete agreement, but there is no timeline as when it expires?
24 Jul 2017