Contigency Attorney for Ex that owes me: past salary (small amount), posessions, made a medical paper public (hipaa law), etc.

Dear Portlander, I'd be happy to talk with you about the issues. Perhaps you have claims against his business and him. Jeff Merrick,...

Fired for making a mistake without any verbal or written warning. Can my unemployment benefits be denied?

Dear Fired, Chances are that one inadvertent mistake will not kill your chances for unemployment benefits. Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial...

Is Landlord required to change locks for new tenant?

Dear Tenant, There is no law requiring a change. However, the landlord remains at risk for any problems because of the passing out keys to...

We are on a two year lease. Can the owners ask us to change the lease?

Dear Tenant in Sheridan, The owners wanted to lock you into two years. They succeeded. If they sell the house, the new owners have to honor...

Is it legal to start paying a sub to his name and not name of business and send it to different address?

Dear Worried in West Linn, When you signed the contract, you probably received forms about liens against your property. I think you are making...

Removong a judge from a case

The trouble with lawyers from other states answering Oregon questions is that they do not know our procedure. He describes a burden of proof that...

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Can an officer keep things in a search of your car?`

If you are truly innocent of any wrongdoing, then write the police officer, the police department, and mayor. The letter should provide tort...

If you are financially at risk, then you should talk to a lawyer. Buy an hour of someone's time to see if you should have independent...

Harassment on the job

Dear Oregon City Employee, Harassment cases require motive. Why are they doing things to you? Is it for business reasons, even if they have...

Dear Beaverton Buyer, Contracts regarding real estate must be in writing. If the seller did not legally withdraw its written offer and you...