Jose A. Klein

Jose A. Klein

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, State, Local And Municipal Law, Discrimination ... +2 more

1215 SE 8th Avenue Suite F, Portland, OR

About Jose

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 1-550 per hour

Contingency

33%-42%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Klein Munsinger, LLC

1215 SE 8th Avenue Suite F, Portland, OR, 97214

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Jose A. Klein's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Darby | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

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...wledged, respected, and valued. I wanted an attorney who would fight for me, and someone who I could trust had my best intentions at heart. Jose and his team were diligent, meticulous, and incredibly talented when it came to handling and planning a strategy for my case. They very thorough when explaining certain scenarios, and what to expect throughout the entire process. Jose was aggressive when he needed to be, sympathetic to my emotions and completely exceeded my expectations. Jose and Russell were there for me from start to finish and answered every question and phone call even at inconvenient times. I never felt like I was bothering them or coming to them with a stupid or obvious question. I felt validated, safe, and important to them. The outcome of my case was a positive one and I can't sing their praises enough.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Thank you Jose!

Jose was my attorney that took care of an employment matter for me. Throughout the process, which was about 18 months, he listened to my concerns and walked me through each process. He is a kind soul, he would often check to make sure I was emotionally and mentally doing well. Although my matte...r was a challenging one, we had a positive outcome!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawyer

Jose responded to my initial inquiry quickly, listened carefully, summarized my situation accurately, and provided several options to me, should I decide to hire him. I found him to be a responsive and strategic partner in resolving my legal matter. He was sincerely understanding, took no guff from ...opposing counsel's large law firm, and actively pursued (and got) the best outcome for me. While "sense of humor" was not on the list of qualities I considered when seeking legal representation, Jose happens to have a great sense of humor which helped me to keep my sense of perspective (and humor!) during a difficult time. I recommend him enthusiastically!

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Expertise when the "little guy" needs help!

I contacted Mr. Klein when my employer, a national multi-million dollar health conglomerate, refused to honor a contract and promises I had from a previous administration. At first, it seemed bleak. My employer brought forth their corporate lawyers and the new CEO tried to bully me into settling.... Mr. Klein was open-minded, listened to my needs, and fought back. In the end, he was able to call the company's "bluff" and win me my deserved benefits. Thank you, Mr. Klein!

Posted by Daniel | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

HOPE you get legal help this great.

My legal issues revolved around employment: tortious interference, and slander. Mssrs. Klein and Munsinger were the perfect foil to my hot demand to blow up everything to avenge my sense of justice. In retrospect, I wish I had that initial meeting on video so I could watch their methodical way of tea...sing out the core(s) of my complaints, engaging me in ways that allowed/forced me to examine issues objectively, and with a human/humane mien that showed they clearly understood my mindset and ethos. Ultimately, my resolution was not as fabulous as I wanted it to be, but these gentlemen understood What Is Possible, and outlined paths to be taken, pros/cons, and helped me arrive at decisions that were the right ones. Oh, I'm still aggrieved, but now know that it would be more unsatisfying, and expensive, to pursue litigation. Whatever they got in law school, every other attorney needs to get some of it.

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Jose A. Klein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fallon Niedrist

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Christina Stephenson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Damien Munsinger

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Robert Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Colin Love-Geiger

Litigation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Mauro Ramirez

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Pete Meyers

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Matthew Ellis

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Ryan Gibson

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Tschudy

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Gloria Trainor

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Kevin Parks

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Whitney Stark

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Christina Stephenson

Discrimination lawyer

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Robert Meyer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Eric Wilson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Shelley Russell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Fallon Niedrist

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joseph Haddad

Employment and labor lawyer

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Colin Love-Geiger

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jason Hirshon

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2021 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair

2017 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Arbitration Decision

Grievance Dismissed

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Education

2008

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Amsterdam

MA - Masters

1997

Vassar College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Quarterly Task Force

Non-Economic Damages

2017

Oregon City Attorneys Association Off Duty Conduct - Can you regulate it

2017

NPELRA- Academy 2

Grievance Response

2016

NPELRA - Academy 1

Introduction to Collective Bargaining

2015

Annual conference

Effective discipline and discharge

Publications

2017

ABA The Developing Labor Law Contributing Editor (Chapter 11)

2014

Professional Liability Fund and Oregon State Bar Legal Publications Oregon Statutory Time Limitations - Employment Law and Civil Rights

Languages

Dutch

Spanish

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