$ 200-275 per hour
Spencer Karel
About Spencer
Biography
I have a diverse background that allows me to navagate legal situations with a broad perspective. With a proven track record as an entreprenuer, a real estate agent, a government employee, and a negotiator, I provide my clients with a broad range of options to achieve their goals. When I am not serving my clients I enjoy playing with my band, flying, fly fishing, wakboarding, surfing, and snowboarding. I am always ready to help a friend and serve my clients.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Trusts
33%
8 years
Wills and Living Wills
33%
8 years
Aviation
10%
8 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
8 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 8 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 5 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Location
Spencer Karel Law, LLC
Spencer Karel Law, LLC, 3300 25th St SE, Salem, OR, 97302
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Posted by Norma | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Professional, Thorough
Spencer Karel helped us though our eviction case and we were happy to finish it in a short time. His professional knowledge and negotiating skills got us the best outcome in a difficult situation.
Posted by Diana | May 01, 2018 | Employment & Labor
Diana Key MBA, MHA, MPAS, Non-Profit Director
Spencer Karel, JD, MBA is knowledgeable, caring, honest and truly willing to go the extra mile. With an MBA to complement his training as an attorney, Spencer is uniquely suited to assist with questions and critical details about non-profit operations, employment law, and risk management. Inte...
Spencer Karel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Spencer took his passion for aviation and turned it into a legal practice."
"Spencer has a lot of business and life experience that helps him assist clients with a wide variety of matters. He is a quick and thoughtful problem solver. I recommend Spencer."
Bruce Greenhaus
Intellectual property lawyer
Wesley Garcia
Family lawyer
Joseph Smith
Family lawyer
Keith Andreys
General practice lawyer
Lee Gilgan
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Winner with Honors: Winter Trial Practice Moot Court, Willamette University College of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Columbia County Emergency Management
2016 - 2017
Management Analyst II, Marion County Emergency Management
2016 - 2017
Public-Private Partnership Specialist, Marion County Emergency Management
2016 - 2016
Law Clerk, Law Office of Earl and Earl, PLLC
2016 - 2016
Law Clerk, Stephen A. Lipton, Attorney at Law
2015 - 2015
Temporary Employee, Oregon Department of Aviation
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Wendie L. Kellington, PC
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Seibert Law, LLC
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Miller & Associates
2011 - 2012
Small Business Consultant, Spencer Karel Consulting
2007 - 2011
Entrepreneur and Promoter, Casino Helicopters
2004 - 2006
Sales and Leasing Agent, Award Commercial Properties
Associations
2018 - Present
Salem Airport Disaster Preparedness GroupSecretary
2018 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Mary Leonard Law SocietyBoard Member
2018 - Present
Oregon State Bar Association Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2018 - Present
Oregon Pilots AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Business Aviation AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Salem, Oregon Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Helicopter Association InternationalMember
2015 - Present
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Aviation Law SectionSecretary
Education
2016
Willamette University
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2003
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
ORAVI Summit
History of UAS (Drone) Legislation in Oregon
2018
Hewlett Packard Employee Lunch-and-Learn
Estate Planning Basics
2017
Oregon Prepared
Public Private Partnerships
2016
Oregon Prepared
Public Private Partnerships
2015
43rd Annual Aviation Law and Insurance Conference
Case Law Review
2014
42nd Annual Aviation Law and Insurance Conference
Case Law Review
Publications
2015
Willamette Law Online
Land Use Board of Appeals Case Summaries
2014
American Law Institute CLE Paper
Land and Airspace Rights in the Era of Small Drones