Joshua M Barrett

Joshua M Barrett

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Business Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property, Employment & Labor

107 SE Washington Street #255, Portland, OR

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Advising regarding business matters including business formation, contracts, employment, contractors, agreements, tax, licensing, distribution, sales, mergers and acquisitions.

29 years

35%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

Preparation, negotiation, and advice about all manner of contracts: professional services agreements, contractor agreements, partnership and operating agreements, shareholder agreements, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

29 years

30%
Intellectual Property 25%

Advice about intellectual property issues involved with providing creative services, including service agreement intellectual property provisions, work for hire, licensing, trademark use, protecting copyrighted works, and related issues.

29 years

25%
Employment and Labor 10%

Helping with new hire documentation, employment classification, employee handbooks, contractor arrangements, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, non solicitation agreements, noncompete agreements.

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 22 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Matchstick Legal, Inc.

107 SE Washington Street #255, Portland, OR, 97214

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Joshua M Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Zipper

Business lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ginger Skinner

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jay Eversman

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Jill Brittle

Business lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can recommend Josh as a creative thinker, thoughtful attorney, and dedicated professional. It is a combination that serves clients well."

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Adam Brittle

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joel Christiansen

Business lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Emily Marrer

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Josh. Josh is a thoughtful, experienced, and detail orientated attorney."

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Kristy Barrett

Business lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Family member

"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."

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Jennifer Becker

Business lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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John Christianson

Business lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jessica Lewicki

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Caitlin Wong

Business lawyer

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Adam Brittle

Family lawyer

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Jill Brittle

Family lawyer

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Joel Christiansen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Emily Marrer

Juvenile law lawyer

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Jennifer Becker

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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John Christianson

Estate planning lawyer

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Maret Thatcher Smith

Estate planning lawyer

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Ginger Skinner

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Zipper

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1997

Executive Editor, Willamette Law Review

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, CreateLegal, LLC

2005 - 2006

Vice-President / Assistant General Counsel, Lime Financial Services Ltd

1997 - 2011

Attorney, Black Helterline LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

AIGA Portland

Treasurer

2013 - Present

AIGA Portland

Director

2011 - Present

Operation Pitch Invasion

Director

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2003 - 2014

Montana State Bar

Member (Inactive)

1994 - 2011

Montana Board of Public Accountants

CPA (Inactive)

Sample of Legal Cases

Sale of Software Consultancy

Timely close. On budget

Agreement Design

Completed ahead of schedule. On budget

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Education

1997

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Montana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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