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

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kyle | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

Posted by Margaret | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Hard Working

We've retained her for a few different things/situations as needed. She is smart, up to date on the laws and works very hard to get things done. We are very happy with her and her office.

Posted by Corey | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Outstanding lawyer

Alison was terrific to work with. She was thoughtful and diligent in getting my case to conclusion, and I was very impressed with her preparation and planning prior to our mediation and court appearances. She is a skilled litigation attorney who really understands the practical side of getting a cas...e to conclusion. I give her the highest possible recommendation.

Posted by Jonny | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate and determined! Prepares you for the future.

I started working with Alison in 2008 when she initially helped a petition my divorce. She worked with me through the divorce proceedings which resulted in a fair settlement as well as a fair child custody agreement. Back then Alison gave me instructions to follow in case litigation came up later.... That advice proved vital in what was to come in 2017. Alison‘s advice I was prepared for the new litigation which included frivolous allegations, as well as a custody evaluation ordered by the respondent. The result was favorable to my case. We persevered but only because I followed what Alison prescribed back in 2008. If there was anything negative I had to put in this review it would be sometimes she’s hard to get a hold of or responses take time. With that said, I had to understand that Allison is busy helping people through the same things she helped me with. Keep that in mind if she doesn’t get back to you right away. I would recommend Alison to anyone needing representation through the rough waves that occur in life.

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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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