Jason R Polen

Jason R Polen

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 9 years

Business Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +3 more

401 Ne 19th Ave, Ste 200, Portland, OR

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Corporate counsel for small and medium-sized businesses in Oregon and Washington

9 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Drafting agreements, reviewing contracts

9 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Entity formation, corporate compliance, bylaws

9 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 5 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 9 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jason Polen

401 Ne 19th Ave, Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97232

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Jason R Polen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic experience - highly recommend

I had two issues that needed to resolved, one was business related and the other had to do with a fraudulent collection issue. Jason handled both of them quickly and professionally. I have dealt with a number of attorneys throughout my career and have to say Jason was one of the best. I highly rec...ommend him.

Posted by Laura | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easy, straightforward and affordable

Jason wrote a simple privacy statement for my website. He was easy to work with and kept things simple. I appreciated his approach.

Posted by Ian | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job well done

Jason was able to quickly grasp the facets of my legal questions, and he dispensed advice and documentation in line with my expectations. Jason was especially talented at effectively communicating to me the legal context of my case, leaving me confident that I had a full understanding of my situation....

Posted by Gerry | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent business startup services

My wife and I were starting two businesses; one jointly with a third party and one as a single proprietor. Jason clearly explained all of the different corporation classes, advised the best path given our business plans, and initiated all of the filing paperwork for each business. Very fast and ver...y easy!!

Posted by Julie | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Well-versed, thorough and extremely helpful

I started my business as a simple sole proprietorship. Once I reached a certain level, I realized I needed to take additional precautions and set up the company as an LLC or S-corp. The problem was all of the information I found online was confusing and often contradictory. What's worse, when I start...ed looking for assistance in the matter, I struggled to find someone who would spend more than two minutes talking to me about what I needed. While I get that everyone needs to be paid for their time, I also wanted assurances that I found the right person for me and my needs. Jason was completely different from everyone else I spoke with. Right from the start, he was thoughtful when it came to my particular situation and what I needed to take my company to the next level. Once I decided to hire him, he guided me through the pluses and minuses of both an LLC and an S-corp, so I could make sure I made the right decision. What's more, he aided me with making sure I had the right paperwork completed with the state, as well as my bank, and helped develop contracts, non-disclosure agreements and sub-contractor agreements that I use to this day. I highly recommend Jason. If you are looking for someone to help you with your business, your contracts or your incorporation, he's the right attorney to turn to.

Jason Polen

Replied last February 9, 2018

Thank you so much Julie. It was a pleasure working with you!

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Jason R Polen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aurelia Erickson

Business lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a pleasure to work with and cares about his clients."

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Cooper Warner

Business lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jason's amazing! He is bright, passionate, kind, and hard-working. These qualities combined with his innate ability to efficiently and effectively practice business law make him an unstoppable force and powerful attorney for his clients. Can't go wrong in choosing Jason as your lawyer!"

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Erica Erwin

Business lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jason is a brilliant and inspiring attorney. He is a joy to work with and always has a positive outlook, regardless of how difficult a situation might appear."

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Alex Uskoski

Business lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whether it is negotiating a contract, organizing a business, or consulting on tough corporate issues, Jason will always be one of the first attorneys I call when I have a question about business law. I would confidently recommend Jason to anyone seeking a hardworking and knowledgable attorney to handle their business needs."

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Benjamin Melnick

Business lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is more than competent to provide candid and effective counsel in advising business."

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Timothy Fitchett

Business lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jason is incredibly smart and dedicated to his clients. I would never have agreed to start a practice with him if I didn't believe that."

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Aurelia Erickson

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Cooper Warner

Business lawyer

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Erica Erwin

Energy and utilities lawyer

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Timothy Fitchett

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Alex Uskoski

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Best Oral Advocate, Lewis & Clark Law School

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, StaTerra Law

2015 - 2016

Legal Specialist, Networked Energy Services Corp.

2015 - 2016

Consultant, Meriwether Group

2015 - 2016

Legal Intern, Adidas, Inc.

2014 - 2015

Law Clerk, Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic

2011 - 2013

Veterans' Service Representative, U.S Department of Veterans Affairs

2009 - 2009

Internal Trade Intern, Washington State Department of Commerce

Associations

2016 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2016 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Business Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2016

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Small Business Legal Clinic

Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Publications

2016

Capstone Tipping the Scale Toward Craft Brewers

Languages

English

Activity

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