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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 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 | March 27, 2011
Just Don't Do It!!!!
The title says it all.... This guy was unresponsive to e-mails, and calls, was highly disorganized, did not show up for meetings (2-3 times minimum) and I think hurt my case. You can do so much better. I'm guessing one would be better off with a second year law student.
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2009 | Workers Compensation
Absolutely horrible lawyer!!!!
I have never had to deal with a workers comp case lawyer until James Dodge, so i dont know if this is just how it works. I could not get phone calls returned for months after about 50 messages and 6 months later i finally got a response. He showed up late to court, couldn't confirm any facts b/c he h...
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.