HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star. Click here to read more.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. Click here to read more.

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. Click here to read more.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp. Click here to read more.

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. Click here to read more.

HKM Wards Off Vulcan Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss. HKM is representing a former employee who is suing Vulcan Inc. for discriminatory and harassing treatment, retaliation, and character defamation (among other things). Click here to read more.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. Click here to read more.

HKM Takes Aim at Unsolicited Text Messages. Representing multiple consumers, HKM has filed class-action lawsuits against corporate entities charged with sending a barrage of unsolicited text messages (SMS). Click here to read more.

Portland Employment Law Attorney

Representating Employees and Employers Throughout Oregon

Employment law is a complex area of the law, requiring the expertise of an attorney who is highly trained in this field. Our Portland employment law firm at HKM Employment Attorneys offers a wide array of talent to fully represent your interests, including a partner who was formerly with one of the most prestigious law firms in the U.S., a former deputy prosecutor with extensive trial experience, as well as a partner who has been named as a SuperLawyer. With a Portland employment lawyer at our firm focusing solely on employment law, we can provide you with the professionalism you need. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, executives throughout the state, government agencies, as well as individual employees.

Our firm was founded on the premise of providing our clients with the legal skills generally found in large corporate firms, yet offering the personal care and attention of a boutique litigation firm. Our goal is to bring our clients the level of service, responsiveness and professionalism they deserve. We strive to answer your concerns and represent your interests in a manner that is cost effective and results in a beneficial outcome.

Our firm has successfully assisted our varied client base in the following areas concerning employment issues including those involving wage claims, working overtime, and commissions. We represent clients facing employment discrimination, including pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, religious discrimination, or race discrimination. The firm represents employees with work harassment claims, or those who are suffering in a hostile work environment. Employers could be falsely accused, and need to have exceptionally qualified legal counsel to defend against legal threats.

Our firm also addresses legal issues involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, Qui Tam, as well as separation agreements, severance pay, employment termination, wrongful termination, ethics investigations, family and medical leave act (FMLA), unemployment benefits, unemployment appeals, whistleblower claims, ERISA and employee benefits, workplace investigations, employment agreements, and executive contracts & separation. We also provide our insightful advice for employers or employees.

Employment Lawyer in Portland, Oregon

When you need legal assistance for any employment issue, our firm stands ready to provide you with the necessary representation and advice to address your specific needs. For employers, we understand that employee issues can be time consuming and detract from your being able to concentrate on running your business. Allow our legal team to examine the issues at hand and pose a solution that will resolve the matter in the most favorable method possible. For employees, we can review your situation and determine your legal rights and what legal options are available to you. We are committed to honest and dedicated legal representation for each of our clients.

Contact a Portland employment law attorney for experienced legal representation.