Emi Murphy Donis, Employment Attorney in Portland, Oregon

Emi concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Litigation

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Emi's primary office is at 3915 SW Altadena Ave, Portland, OR, 97239. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Emi discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Emi for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emi walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Emi offer a free consultation?

  Emi charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emi's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Emi's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Oregon typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Emi gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Emi take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Emi is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Emi will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Emi?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Emi will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Emi accepting new employment clients right now?

  Emi's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.