Scott T. Cliff

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Scott T. Cliff

4.9
69 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Arbitration, Mediation

7307 SW Beveland Road., Suite 200, Portland, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 90%

More than 29 years of practice focused on all aspects of employment law, counseling and representing both employers and employees in a wide range of matters in Oregon and Washington state and federal courts and agencies, including wage claims, discrimination and retaliation, wrongfull discharge, and other employment-related matters, offering well-balanced, cost-effective approaches to resolution of employment disputes.

39 years

90%
Arbitration 5%

Court-appointed and privately retained arbitrator of civil disputes

29 years

5%
Mediation 5%

Mediation of complex employment and business issues for business and non-profit entities

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 38 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Scott T. Cliff

7307 SW Beveland Road., Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97223

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Scott T. Cliff's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Juliana | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Scott Cliff is the attorney you want on your side.

If you are looking for an honest, respectful, knowledgeable, sensible, reasonable, and kind attorney to guide you through a difficult situation, look no further — Scott Cliff is the attorney you want on your side. He helped me navigate a case I should never have had to go through, where I was accused... of actions I did not commit. I hold myself to high standards of value, morals, integrity, and ethics, and Scott honored that with his experience, insight, and unwavering guidance. Because of his expertise and support, we arrived where we needed to be. In the end, I walked away barely affected — and incredibly grateful to have been represented by the very best. I will be forever thankful.

Posted by Elise | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honest and patient lawyer

Scott was amazing to work with! He made the whole process easy and painless! I am greatful for his honesty and patience! I will definitely work with him again if I need to!

Posted by David | July 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

I wholeheartedly recommend Scott!

I cannot thank Scott Cliff enough for the compassion, dedication, and professionalism he showed during one of the most difficult periods of my life. After being wrongfully denied unemployment benefits, I found myself overwhelmed and unable to properly represent myself. From the start, Scott went a...bove and beyond. He didn’t just take on my case; he took the time to truly understand my situation. He reached out to my friends and family to get a clear picture of what I was going through, showing a level of empathy and care that is rare to find in any profession, let alone legal representation. Thanks to Scott’s commitment and expertise, he successfully won my appeal and got my unemployment benefits reinstated. But what truly set him apart was how he stayed in constant communication with me throughout the process. He made sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way, never treating me like just another case.

Posted by L.S. | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Fantastic Attorney

I am deeply grateful for Scott's recent guidance while navigating an employment separation. The situation felt so much bigger than me. I was overwhelmed, out of my depth, and unsure of how to protect myself. Scott's expertise gave me a sense of agency I didn't think was possible given the situation. ...His ability to cut through the complexity and explain things in plain language was a game-changer. He empowered me to understand my situation and make informed decisions. His guidance and support was beyond appreciated at a time when I felt I lost and helpless. Scott charged a clear, upfront fee and was incredibly accessible and responsive. When we slightly exceeded our billed time, he assured me that the fee was for the seeing me through the process, not the clock, which was generous and an enormous relief. Scott's professionalism and integrity truly earned my trust and I'll definitely be keeping his contact info on hand for the future. 10 out of 10 recommend!

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

client

I want to share my experience of working with Scott Cliff. This a brilliant lawyer. I had two custody cases in different states in the past and I saw multiple lawyers. Scott is the most educated, professional and experienced person I know. In addition being for so many years a lawyer in state of Oreg...on he still remembers about ethics that become extremely important in my case. Thank you for his patience (as the case was very sensitive for me), understanding ( as English is not my native language) and ethical advice I win my case and get impressive compensation. If you have a complex case and need the best lawyer in your corner contact Scott’s law office and if he except you as a client considered that the most difficult part in your case is done ✅. I wish everybody do not need Scott’s help but if you already in the position that you need employment lawyer Scott is the best person for you to contact with.

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Scott T. Cliff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard DuBoff

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of knowing Scott Cliff for many years. He is an exceptional attorney who not only zealously represents his clients, but also serves as an arbitrator and mediator as well. If you need an employment lawyer, Scott should be your first choice."

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Gregory Byrne

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am pleased to endorse Scott Cliff. We have shared office space for 5 years and I have observed Scott on a daily basis. We also have collaborated on a few cases, and I have referred clients of mine to him for representation in employment matters. Scott is extremely knowledgeable in employment law and is as fair, diligent and honest a lawyer as I have known in my 40 years of practice. It is a pleasure to be associated with Scott. He very much deserves the highest professional rating."

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Amy Alpern

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott is very effective because he knows how to cooperate with other lawyers to achieve positive results but can, when necessary, aggressively advocate on behalf of his client. He is also one of the most ethical lawyers I have ever encountered."

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Jean Back

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott and I worked opposite of each other on an non competition case. Scott did a great job on behalf of his client. His briefing and oral arguments were well done and thoughtful. He was very nice to work with. I would whole heartedly endorse Scott."

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Kelly Ford

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has helped my clients deal with sophisticated employment law problems beyond my expertise in that area"

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Leonard DuBoff

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Ralph Rayburn

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gregory Byrne

Litigation lawyer

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Amy Alpern

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jean Back

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Business Edition - Labor & Employment, SuperLawyers

2012

Oregon Labor & Employment, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1986

Medal for Excellence in Advocacy (Moot Court Competition), American College of Trial Lawyers

1986

American Jurisprudence Award--Employment Discrimination, Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, THE LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT T. CLIFF

1998 - 2006

Shareholder, Amburgey & Rubin, P.C.

1993 - 1998

Partner, Carter & Cliff

1992 - 1993

Associate, Danner Scott & Martin

1987 - 1991

Associate, Spears, Lubersky, Campbell & Bledsoe

Associations

1987 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1987 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

1987 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section

Member

1999 - 1999

Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners' Section

Chair Elect

1996 - 1998

Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners' Section

Executive Committee

1989 - 1990

Oregon State Bar, Civil Rights Section

Member

Education

1987

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Lewis and Clark College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Avvo.com Podcast webinar Overview of Employment Law

2009

Employment Law Update In Oregon

Compensation Issues Under FLSA and Oregon Law

2008

"Behind the Truth--Two Opposing Sides of a Lawsuit,"

Employment Litigation

2005

Lorman Educational Services

Employment Related Records in Oregon

2005

Annual Convention of the Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals

1099 versus W-2

2004

Concordia University MBA Program

Strategic Human Resources Management

2003

Lorman Educational Services

Litigation of Wage Claim Cases

2003

Lorman Educational Services

Payroll Management in Oregon

Publications

2009

Sterling Educational Services (SES) Compensation Issues Under FLSA and Oregon Law

2003

Sterling Educational Services Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Law Claims

2002

Equal Employment Opportunity: Disabilities," OSB Labor & Employment Law, Private Sector Co-Author

2002

Lorman Educational Services Documentation of Performance, Discipline and Discharge From a Litigator's Perspective

2000

Oregon Labor Letter "I've Got a Question" Column Settlement of Wage Claims" and "Overtime Pay

2000

Oregon Labor Letter Mediation–Just A Fancy Word For Surrender?

Languages

English

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