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

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

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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 Wendi | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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.

Posted by Tim | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Assisted me in fighting for justice!

I really needed help involving a breach of contract issue with a large Oregon employer. Brian worked hard to fight for my rights and assisted me in receiving a nice settlement. I really needed someone who was caring and hard working and Brian was just that. I would highly recommend for any employment... issues you may have.

Posted by Kristy | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Honest, hard working and very generous

I contacted Brian about a wage and hour dispute I had with an employer who fired me. Brian stepped in to help me on a contingency-based agreement (as I couldn't afford the up front fees). He settled my case, by contacting my employer and negotiating with her attorney. Brian did all this with little ...effort on my part, I received a great deal more money than I could of imagined. I'm so grateful. I would recommend Brian A Buchanan for anyone with employment issues.

Posted by Delgado | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing

I Called Brian and told him about what was going on with my wages he gave me quick easy steps to help me out to see if we needed to continue, sure enough we were in contact and helped me get my Wages Back He is very hardworking and helpful Just want to say thanks again Mr B. you helped so much!!!

Posted by Leslie | April 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Confident and so Knowledgeable

Brian won a settlement for me that started out as an unpaid wage claim that I had filed with BOLI. I did not feel BOLI was standing up for my rights. Brian informed me of the laws, my legal rights, and he shared what his plan of approach would be. He was instantly such a huge source of support to me ...and his confidence was so reassuring. There wasn't any detail that he did not consider and his knowledge of employee rights has proven to be vast. He handled the demand with wisdom and confidence and won the settlement. He makes a very strong and intelligent impression and does not faIter from what he knows is capable. I would and have recommend Brian to everyone that needs help in an employee wage situation. He is very honest and straight forward about the chances and strength of the case. He is very clear about all the steps and his contract is very straightforward. I'm very grateful that I had him on my side.

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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

Activity

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