Brian A Buchanan

Brian A Buchanan

4.8
Rating: 5.8

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

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

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

34 years

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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

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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

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Posted by Sue | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Effective & Thorough

Brian listened and advised without needless trips in to "an office". I'm sure for some, doing things remotely can be a challenge to gain trust. He used his knowledge of the the law and skills in negotiating to achieve the best outcome for me. Brian was professional and timely in his correspondence...s to me and never felt I had to chase down information or follow up with him. If I ever needed a wage claim lawyer again, I would contact Brian. Sue

Posted by Leslie | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent Employment Attorney

Brian was able to educate me and my past employer on the repercussions of not paying your employee upon termination. Mr. Buchanan was able to secure a fair settlement. In addition, he was very good at staying in communication with me and answering my questions. Thank you so much for your help Brian... Buchanan!

Posted by Marc | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Arbitration

Wages where paid late

the case was on paper pretty straightforward ..... But the other side hired big attorneys and tried clouding over every issue that was brought up trying to do everything to avoid paying what was owed. We stuck to the facts and it went to an arbitration and that’s when Brian really impressed me wit...h his skills at cross-examination he stuck to the facts And the outcome was in our favor. The other side tried everything they could to get out of this case but in the end Brian prevailed

Posted by Karen | April 07, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Expert employment legal counsel

Brian Buchanan will guide you through every step of your employment case in a very professional and thorough manner, but he will keep you posted and is readily available to offer support or answer any questions. Even though I was out of state, he made me feel comfortable and involved in every aspect... of my case. Never did I feel alone or out of touch with how my issues were being addressed. He provides legal advice and representation extraordinaire and gets my most excellent recommendation.

Posted by Leiha | December 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

In favor of the Employee

Brian Buchanan was very helpful and knowledgeable when working with my case. Anytime I had any questions he was easily reached, and if not, he responded back quickly. I like how informed he kept me with constant emails that let me know what was being said between the defendants lawyer and himself. He... knew laws that the defendant had broken that I was not even aware existed. I felt him fighting for my rights and not just a dollar figure. Overall, I would definitely choose Mr. Buchanan to represent me in this case again or one in the future. After everything that had happen I am very pleased that there was no backing down or lack of heart in my case. Thanks again for helping the little man!

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Experience

Rating:  5.8 (Average)

Professional misconduct

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

Reprimand issued in OR, 2018

updated on 08/14/2025

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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

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