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Joshua Shulman

Business Attorney at Portland, OR

4.2   5 reviews

also known as Josh Shulman

  • Licensed for 20 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2003
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Learn Joshua’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Business
    20%
    If you are starting a business, I can help you with the legal nitty-gritty: forming the LLC or corporation, partnership agreements, contracts. And once your business is up and running, I can help make it more efficient and less risky.

  2. Contracts and agreements
    20%
    It is no longer radical to believe that contracts should be written in English, not Legalese. If you can't understand a contract, you should not sign it. I write clear, concise agreements, so you understand what you are agreeing to.

  3. Corporate and incorporation
    20%
    If you own a business that is not an LLC or corporation, you are taking unnecessary risks with your personal assets. If someone sues your business, you should not risk losing your home! I can help you minimize your risk by forming an LLC or corp.

  4. Limited liability company (LLC)
    20%
    An LLC is like a corporation, but cheaper, easier, and more efficient. The LLC form is a lovely gift from lawmakers to anyone running a business. I can walk you though all the great advantages an LLC offers to business owners.

  5. Partnership
    20%
    Thinking about entering a partnership without a written agreement? Think it will work out because you're old friends? You know better! I can write you a partnership agreement that will minimize the risk to your business and your friendship.

If you are starting a business, you probably wish you could hire a lawyer to help you get started, which is smart, because you have important decisions to make.

Decisions that will affect how likely you are to get sued, how much taxes you'll pay, whether the government will come after you for misclassifying employees or misreporting income, and more. But most people can't afford a lawyer when they're starting a business.

My mission is to help Oregonians start businesses in the smartest way they can. I will work with you to achieve that mission.

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Law Office of Joshua Shulman LLC
P.O. Box 82606
Portland, OR, 97282-0606

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Posted by Teresa | February 2, 2010
Highly Recommend Joshua Shulman
Joshua represented me when I was nearly hit by a vehicle and went down (on my bicycle) trying to avoid it. I was more than 100% satisfied with his representation, will obtain his services again if needed and do recommend him without any hesitation whatsoever.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2010
In Good Hands
After my accident I was completely overwhelmed with how to go about dealing with insurance companies and medical expenses. Joshua educated me on the entire settlement process and did a fantastic job of taking care of all the details so I didn't have to. Through out the process he kept me up to date on everything that was happening and the end results were exactly what I hoped for.
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Posted by MoniQue | January 7, 2010
Bicycle Accident
Joshua Shulman represented me for a bicycle accident I was in, in late 2008. The process was fairly long but Joshua kept me very informed with what was going on and gave me much needed advice and comfort in a very emotional time for myself. I really appreciated his patience and calm demeanor.
Posted by CherylDiane | January 2, 2010
Joshua Shulman Review 01/03/10
Mr. Shulman represented me when several other attorneys basically said my case wasnt worth their time. I had an automobile accident and opted at the time to not go to the hospital and refused medical which apparently was a mistake. My injury was a deeply bruised tailbone that manifested a short time after the accident. I was having trouble sitting down, getting up, climbing stairs and getting in and out of my car. Due to being unable to sit for extended periods of time it was all I could do to get thru my normally scheduled work hours and was unable to work any overtime to help pay my monthly bills. I was becoming more and more financially burdened because of this and had no money to pay Mr Shulman up front. He graciously took my case without any fee and assisted me through the next year with the case against the person who was at fault in the accident. At the end, he obtained a more than satisfactory settlement for me and deducted his fees from that amount. Throughout the year long case, he remained very positive and encouraged me to be patient through some of my darker times. I was being hounded constantly by bill collectors and was even being garnished by the Oregon Department of Revenue because of a late payment, losing $600 a month from my already dwindling paychecks. It truly was the hardest year of my life. If Mr.Shulman hadnt been willing to help me without advancing any money up front, I truly would not be in the position I am in today, which is debt free. He enabled me to pay off all of my bills and continue on worry-free in a downshifting economy. I would at any time recommend Mr. Shulman to anyone needing an attorney. He has my eternal thanks.
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2013
Not recommended
I was really disappointed with them, I looked at the reviews and I thought they might be good. They wasted my time and at the end they said: "nothing we can do for you, go find another one". At first they seemed very confident and will get me through it, only at first.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Shulman DuBois LLC
  • 2008 - Present
  • Sole Practitioner
  • Law Office of Joshua Shulman LLC
  • 2004 - 2008
  • Vice President
  • Settlement Professionals, Inc.
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Summer Associate
  • Perkins Coie
  • 2002 - 2002
  • Law Clerk
  • Office of the City Attorney
  • 2001 - 2001
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Education

  • New York University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2003
  • Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2003
  • Reed College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • Brunt v. Tedder
  • Plaintiff prevailed and got financial compensation

Associations

  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Card Carrying Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Public Justice
  • Associate Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • Leadership Council
  • 2004 - Present
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Guardian of Justice
  • 2003 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Multnomah Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Graduate
  • Barton's Litigation Boot Camp
  • 2009
  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Wall of Tolerance Honoree
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • 2003
  • Certificate of Merit, Pro Bono Honors Program
  • Lewis and Clark Northwestern Law School
  • 2003
  • Garlan Memorial Prize
  • Reed College
  • 1989
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Publications

  • Trial Lawyer
  • Making the Jump, Preparing for Your First Case
  • 2006
  • THE USE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY IN TORT LITIGATION – A SURVEY OF FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS
  • Oregon Chapter
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • Society of Settlement Planners
  • Strategies for Using the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to Your Advantage
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (13)
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Personal injury Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Joshua Shulman is a skilled and knowledgeable Portland personal injury lawyer. As an attorney, Joshua has an outstanding reputation and is feared by the insurance companies. If you are in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer you need an attorney like Joshua Shulman."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Other
"If you've been injured in Oregon, Josh is the attorney to call. He has the understanding and experience needed to help victims through the personal injury process. And even if he can't take your case, he'll direct you to someone who can. And then, he follows up. He doesn't leave anyone stranded to understand the process on their own."
Personal injury Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | May 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh is not only a good friend but a wonderful lawyer. He is kind and caring when it comes to his clients and their needs. He has a keen mind and expansive understanding of the law. The citizens of Oregon are fortunate to have someone like Josh fighting for their rights."
Business Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He is honest and hard working."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh is a sharp lawyer and a nice guy to boot. He's one of my go-to folks when I need to refer out for personal injury cases."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mr. Shulman professionally for approximately four years, and have participated in a number of professional activities and training courses with him. He demonstrates top-notch intelligence, dedication and professional judgment. I would refer a client to Mr. Shulman and his firm with the highest confidence."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He's smart enough to be a Reedie."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I was very impressed with Josh from the moment I met him. He has a ready grasp of the law of personal injury and understands the dynamics of dealing with insurance companies and preparing and trying cases. He has an outstanding reputation for thorough and skillful trial work and always seems to get the best results for his client. By the way, his booklet, "7 Common Mistakes That Can Wreck your Oregon Accident Case", is a gem. I can easily understand why insurance companies don't like Josh. He is the victim's best friend and the insurance company's worst enemy."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Friend
"Josh is a fabulous attorney and dedicated professional, if you have a personal injury case it would be in your best interest to call Josh immediately."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josh is a rising star in personal injury. He is incredibly smart and effective in getting fantastic results for his clients."
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