Brian A Buchanan

Brian A Buchanan

4.8
Rating: 5.7

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Oregon Center for Employee Rights, 4750 Navigation Ave NE, Salem, OR

About Brian

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Unpaid wage claims; wrongful discharge; unemployment claims; other employee claims and litigation.

33 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 33 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1992

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Brian A Buchanan

Oregon Center for Employee Rights, 4750 Navigation Ave NE, Salem, OR, 97305

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Brian A Buchanan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Anthony | June 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Great lawyer

Professional, honest and hard working I really appreciate all he did for me. I will definitely be going back if I ever need help again!

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Transparent

I had a job at an establishment that had been underpaying me by classifying my position as salary (the lowest amount a salary employee can be paid to legally be considered a salary) so I was in a situation the more I worked the less I was paid. Not to mention the establishment was abusive to their em...ployees and had other shady practices they engaged in that ultimately resulted In a continuation in the tradition of abuse in that particular work environment. I was unsure about wether I should week legal action for fear of not being able to work on that industry again, fear of the social ridicule I would most Iikely be opening myself up for. Brian helped put my mind at ease he took on the case with confidence and was supportive to my circumstance and situation. He was transparent with every aspect and every stage of the case. I was always in the loop and he was always informative and took the time to make sure every concern and question I had were put to ease and answered clearly. Brian quickly negotiated a settlement which ended up in my favor and was an advocate and fought for me when others wouldn't. This to me is greater than any amount of money. I would recommend this man if someone needs a lawyer that cares about his client and believes in the laws that help protect and keep the system fair and balanced for those who have experienced the imbalance.

Posted by Bobbi | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brian Buchanan

Always straight forward with any qestions I had and quick to answer. Didn't back down on the other side and had my back the entire way.

Posted by Mitch | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Puts in the work.

Brain had very little to go off of in my case against a former employer who never paid me. He worked for over 8 months while the company was non responsive. He never gave up and kept fighting for me and his hard work payed off! Brain is very professional and informative, you simply can not go wrong ...with Brian representing you.

Posted by Wendi | July 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire Brian

I called Brian at the last minute for an employment issue not only did he take my call he explained how he could help and what my options were. I retained Brian and he was able to bring the matter to a quick resolution with results that were far better than I ever expected. I will recommend Brian aga...in and again.

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Experience

Rating:  5.7 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2018

updated on 08/14/2025

This 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.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2003

updated on 08/14/2025

This 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.

Honors

1992

Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy, International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Director, Oregon Center for Employee Rights

Associations

1998 - Present

Federal Bar Association

1992 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Education

1992

Willamette University College of Law

JD

1989

University of Colorado - Boulder

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Employee Rights Seminar

Employee Rights - Collecting Unpaid Wages

Publications

2004

self-published Oregon Employee Rights Handbook

Languages

English

Activity

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