James Scott Bruce

James Scott Bruce

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning

7420 SW Bridgeport Road, Suite 101, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James Bruce

7420 SW Bridgeport Road, Suite 101, Portland, OR, 97224

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James Scott Bruce's Reviews

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Posted by Dan | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Recommending a Lake Oswego Estate and Trust Attorney

James Bruce is highly professional and knowledgeable. We have hired him for a couple of family trust matters and have recommended him to other family and friends. His law firm is located in Lake Oswego and is easy to get to. James drafted a trust for our family to protect our kids. He's also helpe...d us navigate a trust issue relating to my wife's father's trust caused by another attorney. James explains things clearly and takes the actions needed. I'm also aware from other people that I've spoken to that he handles business contract legal matters, but I haven't needed those services yet.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Up & Coming Lawyer, Daily Journal of Commerce

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Bridgeport Law Group

2010 - 2012

Attorney General, Kell Alterman Runstein

Associations

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2014

Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division

CLE Subcommittee

Education

2006

University of Oregon

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Updated estate planning for members and guests.

Estate Planning

Languages

English

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