Dear Victoria from Portland, The answer is "no." You can check if there are complaints of misconduct with the Oregon State Bar, however Avvo...

What if you think landlord has cameras inside property?

Dear Hillsboro Woman, If you find that he has been video-spying, they you can sue him in civil court and press criminal charges. My blog post,...

How to stop a psychopathic ex verbally abusing me about picking up my stuff from 100 miles away?

Dear Portlander, Regarding the phone, you should your phone company to block the calls. If his conduct amounts to menacing, you should...

Greetings, Is it ever legal for one citizen to knowingly cause another physical pain without their permission? Thank you.

Dear Portlander, Mr. Shulman is correct. There can be exceptions to the rule. The Oregon rule is that a person may sue for "battery,"...

A person says I took money to buy drugs for them but never gave them either, I don't even do drugs. Isn't this slander?

Dear Defamed in Eugene, Defamation requires false statements to someone other than yourself plus damage to you. If the guy is a lunatic...

I live in a manufactured home park in Oregon. I am in default with the home lender. Will I still owe space rent if I leave?

Dear Medford Couple, Read your contract with the Mortgage Lender and your lease with the park. Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial...

I accept responsibility for the accident, but Can I beat this traffic ticket?

Dear Oregon Rear-ender, You are right to suggest that the state needs evidence to prove its case. Certainly, you can show up at the hearing and...

I want to openly record any meetings I have with my employer

Dear Fearful Salem Employee, In Oregon, if all other people being recorded know you are recording, then that is okay. However, if a person...

Dear Invaded Portlander, To prevail on a lawsuit for invasion of privacy, plaintiff must show: (1) an intentional intrusion, physical or...

Do I have a Medical Malpractice Case? Do to permanent damage/pain & suffering/loss of Federal job.

Dear Hillsboro Woman, I'm not sure I understand what all happened to you and who you think is at fault. However, Oregon law has two key time...