Alison Michelle Emerson

Alison Michelle Emerson

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Bend, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Litigation

747 SW Mill View Way, Bend, OR

About Alison

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

10%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Emerson Spencer LLC

747 SW Mill View Way, Bend, OR, 97702

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Alison Michelle Emerson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unfair

This woman is now a Deschutes County judge. She should not be a judge because she’s too busy wanting to go to lunch instead of listening to all the witnesses and taking in all of the information before making a decision. She is too young to be so impatient. It’s unfortunate that Kate Brown chose her ...as Deshutes County most recent appointed judge because she should not be in that position.

Posted by Bruce | September 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Passionate and Professional

When Ali became involved with my case I knew I had the two best people in my corner. Ali had the fire and passion to pursue things relentlessly. She didn't stop or waver at any point. She was dedicated and determined. She stood in the line of fire and never backed down. I knew no matter how bad thing...s got, she was always there for me. Her morals and integrity are second to none. I not only gained a great lawyer, I gained another friend.

Posted by Alexis | July 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate, Steadfast, and Hardworking

Alison was an incredible force to have on my side during my legal struggles. She consistently supported me through tough decisions and difficult recollections of my case. She helped me to feel less timid during my case due to her strength and calm demeanor. She made sure I was heard and that I had ti...me to express my needs and desires. I appreciated all of the guidance and compassion she showed while working on my case. I appreciated her in-depth knowledge about my case, the files involved, and the legal proceedings which helped me feel less overwhelmed throughout the process. Alison worked diligently on my behalf and I am extremely grateful for all her time and effort.

Posted by Michelle | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Alison has helped me through numerous complicated matters and works very hard for her clients. She is thoughtful and intelligent and works to resolve legal issues in the most efficient manner possible. I was also very impressed at how she prepares and preforms in a court setting. She has a good re...putation with local judges and other opposing attorneys as being fair and tough when necessary. I would highly recommend using Alison Emerson.

Posted by Kyle | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

Alison is extremely knowledgable, professional, and provided me with sound advise. She tried to settle my case but when the other party was unreasonable she showed up to court prepared and presented our case with extreme detail and outlined our case law to support our argument. I was lucky to have ...her in my corner.

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Alison Michelle Emerson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gordon Phillips

Litigation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Alison for more than 15 years. We have had dozens of cases against one another over that time period. Alison is an excellent advocate for her client and always professional. She looks for creative ways to resolve problems but is willing to take the matter before a judge if that is required. I recommend Alison."

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Eric Larson

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been a trial lawyer in Oregon for 45 years. Alison Emerson is one of the best attorneys I have faced as an adversary in court. She is intelligent, experienced, thorough, and incredibly tenacious. I respect her."

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Daniel Spencer

Litigation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alison Emerson is a gifted trial lawyer, brilliant advocate, and compassionate legal counselor. She is highly respected by trial judges, by trial lawyers, and by the community she servers. Experienced, aggressive, and concerned, Ali is everything you could ask for in trial lawyer."

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Gordon Phillips

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

N/A

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Emerson Spencer LLC

2007 - 2019

Partner, Bryant Emerson, LLP

2004 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, Deschutes County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Friends of the Children

Board Member

2007 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2004 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2003

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Linfield College

BA - Bachelor of Arts History

Languages

English

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