oregon state bar business law section mission:
To provide excellent service to the diverse group of business law practitioners throughout the State of Oregon by
- providing regular, timely and useful information about the practice of business law
- promoting good business lawyering and professionalism
- fostering communication and networking among our members
- advocating improvement of business law
- supporting Oregon's business infrastructure and business community
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There are many Web sites that offer legal advice, legal forms, and lists of attorneys. Many law firms also have Web sites. While Web sites can be helpful to find general information, they are not a substitute for consultation with an attorney, who will take into account your individual situation and the laws and governmental regulations, which apply.
The links below are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the Business Law Section.
Small Business Administration
This Web site provides a wide variety of information and tools and resources to:
Plan, start, and manage a business
Expand your business with government programs and services
Increase your business knowledge and productivity
Oregon State Bar
The Oregon State Bar Web site has a public area "legallinks," where you can find a lawyer with the Lawyer Referral Service, get information on hundreds of common legal topics, and learn the basics of Oregon Law.
Oregon Dept. of Justice
Information about Oregon laws and regulations, including:
Consumer protection
Child support
Crime victims assistance
Employment
Public Records
OR Constitution
OR Statutes
OR Administrative rules
Oregon Judicial Branch
Self Help section has links to resources for users who want to learn more about the law and courts or want to represent themselves in a legal matter.
Washington State Bar Association
For the Public section includes:
Lawyer Directory
Consumer-information pamphlets
How to find legal help
Information about filing a complaint
Information about the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection
Information about the Practice of Law Board and how to file an unauthorized practice of law complaint
Information about fee arbitration and mediation
Information about Washington courts
Information about Speakers Bureau
State Bar of California
Public Services area includes:
Finding an attorney for legal advice
Filing a complaint against an attorney
Locating a local lawyer referral service
Addressing a fee dispute with an attorney
Reimbursement for attorney misconduct
Making a simple will
Using the Small Claims Court
Buying a house
Learning about the legal system
American Bar Association
Web site of the national bar association has a section of General Public Resources, including referral information and links to information on a wide variety of legal matters.
Lawyers.com
Free service from publisher Martindale-Hubbell for individuals and small businesses
Profiles of 440,000 attorneys and firms worldwide
Web sites for law firms featuring details such as practice focus, professional credentials, fees, office hours, and directions
Information to help users better understands the law, make more informed personal legal choices, and locate attorneys
Tips on how to select an attorney, an interactive "Ask a Lawyer" forum for submitting questions, explanations of major areas of law, articles on current legal topics, links to legal resources on the Web, a glossary of legal terms
