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 Dan Kalish, who was selected as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer” in Labor & Employment Law based on his AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell. He will be listed in the February 2013 issues of The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel magazines.

Congratulations to HKM partner Donald W. Heyrich for two recent honors. Mr. Heyrich has been selected for Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition, and he also has been named one of the "Leading Lawyers in the Puget Sound Region by Seattle Business (January 2013). 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 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.

HKM Expands with New Hires. HKM welcomes new full-time attorney Kathryn Kuhlenberg.

HKM Attorneys Honored. Congratulations to HKM attorneys Dan Kalish and Lisa Burke, who were both selected as a 2013 “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the 2013 Washington State Practice Manual.As in previous year, HKM has written the Employment Discrimination section of the Washington State Practice Manual. The publication is expected to be published in early 2013.

Portland Employment Termination Lawyer

Employment Termination Concerns for Employers and Employees

Any instance of employment termination involves a great many details and is subject to just as many legal requirements. Is mishandled, such matters can cause untold trouble for your company or for you as an individual following the loss of your job. A Portland employment lawyer can assist you in many ways when you are faced with an employment termination situation. If you are an employer, an attorney can help you prepare for the termination in such as way as to maintain your compliance with the law and so protect your firm from adverse legal ramifications. If an ex-employee is making allegations of wrongful termination, we can provide a comprehensive defense.

If you are an employee who is suddenly facing termination, an attorney can review your circumstances to ensure your rights are protected and you come out of the situation in as secure a position as possible. If there are factors present which suggest wrongful termination, your legal representation can conduct an investigation to determine how best to address the situation in alignment with your goals. Even where this is not the case, your attorney can monitor your case to ensure you receive all the benefits you deserve upon termination and afterward and fight for you if these are jeopardized. If you are offered severance pay and asked to sign a separation agreement, your legal counsel can review these to protect you from an unjust contract. Your attorney can negotiate on your behalf or help you seek a severance package if none has been offered.

Employment Law Attorney Serving Oregon

The legal team at HKM Employment Attorneys is dedicated to serving you and your individual needs. Most of our attorneys have a perfect 10 "Superb" rating on Avvo.com, we have a SuperLawyer on our team as well as a Rising Star and our record of success speaks for itself. We work hard to continue that success and help our clients pursue the outcomes they desire.

Contact a Portland employment termination attorney for help addressing employment termination issues.