Attorney at Work

JUNE 3, 2022

One Lawyer’s Story: An Unexpected Return from Retirement. I interviewed my colleague, Will Graebe , former Vice President of Claims for Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina to tell his story about retirement and an unexpected return to the office. I loved being back in the position of helping lawyers.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

The post Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Oregon: What You Need to Know appeared first on [link] Uninsured Motorist Coverage protects you if you're injured in an accident caused by an uninsured driver. Learn how it works, what it covers, and why it's essential for financial protection.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 20, 2022

19, roughly 831 people in Oregon were facing criminal charges without attorneys, 45 of whom are still in custody. The current lawsuit states that despite the four asking for public defenders to handle their cases, Oregon did not appoint attorneys for any of them.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Across Oregon, roughly 1,300 defendants are caught up in a public defender shortage with their cases unable to move forward until they can find representation, reports Zane Sparling for Oregon Live. Complaints of overwork and low pay among public defenders have been allowed to fester for years.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

JANUARY 2, 2025

The post Understanding Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage in Oregon appeared first on [link] Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is a crucial safety net in Oregon. Learn how it protects you after an accident caused by a driver with insufficient insurance.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

JULY 1, 2021

Tim Williams Named President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Tim Williams, managing partner and lead litigator at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C. was elected president of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, effective August 14, 2020. was elected President of the Oregon. Read More.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 29, 2021

Lawyer expresses regret after he is pepper-sprayed by mayor A lawyer who was pepper-sprayed by the mayor of Portland, Oregon, has expressed regret for the…

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 5, 2022

Oden is the Chief Operating Officer at Ball Janik, LLP , based in Portland, Oregon, where she oversees the whole gamut of the firm’s business operations — finance and accounting, marketing, facilities, IT and HR — for the firm’s three offices in Portland, Orlando and Miami. Lawyers are necessary and needed. Where are YOU going?

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 27, 2021

Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler pepper-sprayed a lawyer who confronted him in a restaurant parking lot Sunday about COVID-19 risks, according to police. The lawyer is…

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LegalReader

AUGUST 29, 2022

Also, bear in mind that the state of Oregon uses the modified comparative fault rule, which means that you can recover damages from a car accident even if you were partly to blame. .

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ABA Journal

JULY 1, 2021

The Oregon State Bar Board of Bar Examiners has adopted a task force report suggesting supervised practice or law school experiential-learning programs as bar exam…

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ABA Journal

MARCH 1, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a First Amendment challenge to the Oregon State Bar's mandatory membership requirement. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 27, 2021

A lawyer who practices in Portland, Oregon, has received a five-year suspension for firing six bullets into the law office of a colleague, narrowly missing…

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 18, 2023

A federal judge in Eugene, Oregon, has ruled that defendants held without lawyers for 10 days in Washington County, Oregon’s jail must be released from…

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The Crime Report

JUNE 21, 2022

In New York City, for example, hundreds of lawyers who work for public defense agencies have quit in the past year. A report released in January by the American Bar Association suggested that Oregon has only about a third of the defense attorneys necessary to represent criminal defendants.

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The Crime Report

MAY 10, 2021

A lawyer for Mirella Castaneda, the homeowner whose house was targeted by Teets, issued a tort claim declaring her intent to sue the Forest Grove Police Department. The claim describes how police allegedly “worked in concert, either intentionally, or subconsciously due to implicit bias, to deprive Ms.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Twist Bioscience's much-ballyhooed biotech "factory of the future" outside Portland, Oregon, has come under scrutiny from investors and securities lawyers after a short seller targeted the company.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The pandemic has raised a number of ethical issues for lawyers and resulted in the issuance of several ethics opinions addressing those issues. In addition, lawyers working remotely must consider the security and confidentiality of their procedures and systems. New York County Lawyers Association Formal Opinion 754-2020 (Aug.

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The Crime Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

According to the reports, which are the result of two years of research, New Mexico is short more than 600 full-time public defenders across adult and juvenile courts, whereas Oregon is short nearly 1,300 public defenders. ” New Mexico and Oregon. . ” New Mexico and Oregon. We didn’t get to this problem overnight.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

APRIL 16, 2024

Things to know about Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys & LawsIf you or a loved one has received an unexpected injury, you understand how quickly it can impact your daily routine.

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LegalReader

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you file any sort of complaint against your employer for discrimination, wages, unsafe work conditions, etc., they do not have the right to fire you in retaliation.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

More than 35% of all traffic fatalities in the State of Oregon are caused by impaired drivers. The post Can You Sue a Bar for a Drunk Driver? appeared first on [link] Can I Sue the Bar That Served Alcohol to the Drunk Driver Who Caused My Injuries?More

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MyCase

AUGUST 16, 2022

Whether your retirement is around the corner or further down the road, retirement for lawyers requires extensive preparation. There are certain lawyer retirement rules and regulation requirements you’ll need to follow—and they vary from state to state. . When Do Lawyers Retire? Is There a Mandatory Retirement Age for Lawyers?

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LegalReader

AUGUST 30, 2022

Parents should have evidence that will present their relationship with a child in a positive light.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Law360 ] * Oregon Supreme Court voting on whether to become the first state in the modern era to offer a full apprenticeship path to the bar. Reuters ] * GPT-4 wins a lawyering contest featuring various AI options, but still isn't as good as humans.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Taking a Look at Drunk Driving Accidents in Bend, Oregon Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of automobile accidents across the country. Unfortunately, many drunk driving accidents result in death. In 2018, 10,511 people were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes. Read More.

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

Oklahoma City plaintiff’s trial lawyer Rilee Harisson noted that “firms who have excellent customer service & excellent communication with clients will be the ones that succeed moving forward.” External Communications. As Chicago criminal defense attorney Kimber A.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Importance of Hiring a Lawyer for a Dog Bite Injury As of 2017, the CDC reports that dogs bite one in every 69 people. That’s a lot of people if you take a second to think about that statistic. Not only do dog bites occur quite often, but they can lead to serious medical. Read More.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The rioting statute has provoked debate among defense lawyers, civil liberties advocates and prosecutors after the Justice Department turned broadly to the civil disorder law in 2020 to prosecute protest-related unrest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Do lawyers return to the office or not? Elsewhere, Oregon moved slightly forward on a plan I first reported on two years ago to create a paraprofessional licensing program in that state. Others were blocked out of courts by archaic rules that prevented individuals without lawyers from filing documents electronically.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It is a free service that allows self-represented litigants, lawyers and self-help programs to create, e-file and share via email high-quality online forms. The portal will be the primary online referral site for Oregon residents facing legal issues. Here is the complete list of 2021 TIG grants: Alaska . Pennsylvania .

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What are Punitive Damages in the State of OregonIf you have become injured in an accident, it goes without saying that taking care of your health should be your top priority. However, something you should keep in mind is whether or not you have the right to bring a legal claim against the person or. Read More

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LegalReader

MAY 24, 2022

Many forms that go to the federal government require a specific accompanying fee to be paid.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As unfortunate as it is, merely stating that a person committed such an act will not be enough, and a person will need to provide some form of proof that this happened.

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LegalReader

MARCH 17, 2022

You are entitled to compensatory damages, which can be economic and non-economic.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

The district court in Oregon in 2016 seemed to favor such a right, but a divided Ninth Circuit concluded in 2020 that the plaintiffs lacked standing. State of Montana , a suit brought by some of the same lawyers involved in Juliana. Most recently, in the famous Juliana v. Now we have an important new decision from Montana.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

APRIL 4, 2024

Oregon Car Accident Attorney FAQNo matter where it happens in Oregon - Portland, Medford, Eugene, Bend, or elsewhere - being involved in a car accident because of somebody else is a reasonably frustrating event! And one that is full of complicated insurance and legal rules, many of which are on a short timeline. Read More

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