Can I take legal action against Employer X and what are my chances of winning.

Dear Employee X in Portland, I agree with what Mr. Pickard said above. The next question is what can you do to get the employer to give a...

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Do I have a claim when a tenant was performing illegal activity in my home?

Dear Landlord in Bend, My answer is that I do not know. Generally, however, property cases do not allow for emotional losses, mental anguish. ...

Does this contract have merit?

Dear Tenant in Portland, It sounds like it is a "done deal" to me. She set the terms; you signed her paperwork, and you paid the fee. ...

It depends on the file. For original wills, an attorney needs to keep them for many, many, years. For matters that are concluded, good...

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How to file a 18 U.S.C. (1983).

Dear Deprived of Rights in Albany, Because this is a federal law, you can look for information outside the State of Oregon. As the other...

Can I sue someone who harassed and assaulted me while I was riding my bicycle?

Dear Assaulted in Portland, Yes. You can sue the Hell out of him. Timing is important. If the criminal case is pending, wait for it to...

Can they not hire me because of my credit score.

Dear Aloha Resident, As of July 1, 2010, it will be illegal in Oregon to use someone's credit history to discriminate in hiring or other...

I was hit in the face with a glass from the bar, in the smoking section

Dear Injured in Portland, If that is part of the bar's premises, then the bar probably has insurance to cover medical bills on a no-fault...

Are divorces by public posting still an option if unable to locate spouse?

You might need to look into Idaho law if you believe she might be living there, especially if she was never living in Oregon. Every state has...

Can I get a lawyer to take this case on contingency (possesions boyfriend/re broker refuses to return).

Dear Turned Out on Portland, If you have a landlord-tenant case, then you might be able to get an attorney to work on a contingent fee. Those...