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Licensed in Oregon for 42 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Dodge & Associates
825 NE 20th Ave Ste 220, Portland, OR, 97232-2275
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Posted by Elizabeth | May 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
His experience really shows!!!
My husband's claim was closed by another attorney before I came with Jame Dodge. James did everything he could to help on my husband's claim. Even though there was no compensation, Mr. Dodge showed us that he cared and it wasn't about the money. Mr. Dodge explained how everything was closed, somethin...
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Workers comp claim
Wouldn't have ever got any money for my case. He closed it and cut me a check for 8000 less his fee. I was surprised and this couldn't have happened at a better time. The whole process was very fast and professional
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014 | Workers Compensation
what a let down
i had mr. dodge and was excited, thought i had a pitbull for a lawyer turns out he is not!!! i was told i had to pay for a mri when it was a work related accident so i got shafted. he would never call me back either. i would rather fight the case myself as he didnt do squat for me...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Find someone else who's reputable
This guy is a sham. My mother would call him a shister. He made me do most of the work while I felt like I was dying. Though the whole time saying oh we're going to win this and blah blah blah,. Get this get that. then when it came to it. He sent some dud w/me the day of that I never met before...
James Dodge's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim's knowledge and experience in Oregon Workers' Compensation is nearly unparalleled. His experience working at SAIF gave him an inside perspective at how the insurer's operate and how best to maximize client compensation. He is passionate about helping underrepresented, working class Oregonians and has a team of Spanish speaking staff members ready to assist. He is well known for his devotion to his clients and cares about their families too."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2025
updated on 12/24/2025This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2011
updated on 11/26/2014This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Reprimand issued in OR, 2008
updated on 02/22/2012This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2002
updated on 11/26/2014This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Reprimand issued in OR, 1997
updated on 02/22/2012This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
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University of Oregon
J.D.