Consumer Resources - Consumer Links

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.

Law firm listing from LexisNexis
Directory of more than one million attorneys and law firms.

Business law resources from LexisNexis
Extensive library of articles on many business-related topics
Topics include:

Business formation

Business planning

Franchising

Buying and selling businesses

Small business law

Background check service from LexisNexis

Disclaimer of Liability
The Business Section of the Oregon State Bar presents information on this Web site as a service to our members and others who provide legal services. Our goal is to provide information and education in this complex and constantly changing area of the law. While we try to be accurate and timely, nothing on this Web site should be construed as legal advice. Further, we make no warranty or guaranteeconcerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or the other sites to which we link.