Do I need an Attorney with me at the mediation?

As a mediator, I believe in mediation. However, mediation only works when both sides are willing and able to engage in good faith. If the other...

My assistant manager bullies me at work. can I quit and get unemployment?

Dear Portlander, The question with hostile bosses is WHY is he hostile? Is he hostile because you engaged in protected activity, like...

I almost had a heart attack and was hospitalised for 2 days. My employer fired me for missing work? Is this legal in Oregon?

Dear Fired, You may or may not have a claim. You need to discuss with an employment lawyer to see if you have any rights under the Oregon or...

How much proof do I need to prove slander?

Dear fired in Albany, The attorneys who post on this site are well-intentioned. However, you get what you pay for. You should try to buy an...

What kind of lawyer do i need to file suit against state entities?

Dear Grieving in Coos Bay, I'm sorry for your loss. Although it is great that so many attorneys are willing to offer free help on this...

What do I do about not getting my investigational interview with the eeoc?

Beware of answers from out-of-state attorneys. In Oregon, the Bureau of Labor and Industries, not the EEOC, likely investigated your case. ...

I'm 16 and have a wonderful relationship with my 21 yr-old boyfriend. How do I keep him out of jail?

Dear young person, I have no legal advice for you. Please try to find a responsible adult to help guide you to the answers that are right...

I was fired 5 months ago and still have not recived my final paycheck.

Yes. There is a specific statute controlling pay at termination and what to do if they do not pay. The employer may be subject to a penalty and...

First, you should beware of California attorneys who give advice to Oregonians. Second, what you do depends ENTIRELY, on your circumstances. ...

I was injured at a grocery store and don't know how to handle it.

Dear Injured in McMinnville, Some of these attorneys from other states have no clue what the law is in Oregon. There's no such doctrine as a...