$ 400-400 per hour
Josh is a principal of Matchstick Legal, a Portland, Oregon law firm helping freelancers, growing studios, busy agencies, and new media companies find practical solutions to their business law problems. Client-focused and detail-oriented, Josh is always looking for opportunities to help clients up their legal game.
Josh hails from Bozeman, Montana where he earned a BS in accounting cum laude at Montana State University and became a CPA. From there, Josh attended Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon where he met his wife.
In the community, Josh is a former Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of AIGA Portland, the professional association of design. Josh helped found and serves as an advisor to Operation Pitch Invasion, a local 501(c)(3) that builds, restores and maintains soccer fields throughout the Portland metro area. Josh also helped establish and advises the 107 Independent Supporters Trust, the nonprofit organizing and financial engine behind the Timbers Army.
Josh is an an avid supporter of the Portland Timbers and proud member of its supporter group, the Timbers Army. If you stand in the North End of Providence Park on match days, you might even hear him sing.
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Acquired: 1997
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107 SE Washington Street #255, Portland, OR, 97214
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh for almost 20 years and I have worked with him on numerous projects. Since starting his own firm in 2011, I have been very impressed with his success and his unique approach to the practice of law. Josh really listens to his clients in order to give them the best options for addressing their legal needs. Josh has an impressive ability to connect with creative clients that sets him apart. I would recommend Josh without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is an experienced, knowledgable attorney with a CPA background which is quite helpful for any business client. He is a fantastic source of information and provides down-to-earth legal advice. Josh is more innovative and creative than the average attorney."
"Josh is conscientious in his thinking and diligent in his preparation. His intimate firm and flexible billing allows for a nimble practice for growing clients."
"I can recommend Josh as a creative thinker, thoughtful attorney, and dedicated professional. It is a combination that serves clients well."
"I have met Josh on a couple occasions, both during professional networking and also to use his services for my own IP matters. Josh is thoughtful, thorough and encouraging. He has created a practice helping artistic and creative people navigate the legal system, which is a fairly unusual niche. Josh provides his services with a combination of strong legal knowledge, out-of-the-box thinking, and approachability. I highly recommend Josh for any person needing help getting their ideas off the ground. I endorse Josh without hesitation."
"Josh is a straight shooter, skilled legal technician, and pragmatic business person. We have worked on matters together and I unequivocally endorse his work product and trust his judgment."
"In 2014, Josh established my legal non-profit so that I could represent children in foster care. He continues to provide advice to the organization as it matures. I rely on him to anticipate the changing needs of the business and help me plan for the future."
"I am lucky to work with Josh at CreateLegal. He constantly shares invaluable knowledge with me, not only about the subject matters that we work in, but also about the practice of law, running a small business, and what it means to truly take care of your clients."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Josh, both within the same firm and as opposing counsel on several business deals. Josh is fantastic to work with. He's sharp, practical, and has a keen understanding of how businesses actually function."
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1997
Executive Editor, Willamette Law Review
2011 - Present
Owner, CreateLegal, LLC
2005 - 2006
Vice-President / Assistant General Counsel, Lime Financial Services Ltd
1997 - 2011
Attorney, Black Helterline LLP
2013 - Present
AIGA PortlandTreasurer
2013 - Present
AIGA PortlandDirector
2011 - Present
Operation Pitch InvasionDirector
1998 - Present
Washington State BarMember
1997 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2003 - 2014
Montana State BarMember (Inactive)
1994 - 2011
Montana Board of Public AccountantsCPA (Inactive)
Timely close. On budget
Completed ahead of schedule. On budget
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
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