Emily Templeton

Emily Templeton, Consumer Attorney in Salem, Oregon

4 years of legal practice

AttorneyatOlsenDaines

Salem, OR

Practicing consumer in Salem since 2022.

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Emily Templeton is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Consumer. Emily has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at OlsenDaines.

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Salem, OR
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4 years
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  • Handles Consumer matters from Salem, OR.
  • 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Emily Templeton: Emily Templeton is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Consumer. Emily has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at OlsenDaines.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Emily takes on

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

Consumer cases in Salem, Oregon

Emily takes consumer matters in Salem, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Emily agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Emily Templeton — consumer lawyer in Salem

Emily Templeton is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Consumer. Emily has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at OlsenDaines.

Certified to practice in US Bankruptcy Court, US District Court, and Oregon and California State Courts

Emily Templeton is a lawyer for the underdog and a recipient of the Multnomah Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Rookie of the Year Award. Her practice concentrates on the representation of individuals harmed by sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination. You can find additional information about Emily’s support and advocacy work here.

Emily got her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Portland State University (2017) and her juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School (2021). She began working at the firm in the consumer protection section as a law clerk and joined the section as an associate in 2022.

Emily currently serves on the Multnomah Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Continuing Legal Education Committee, the Oregon State Bar’s Consumer Law Section Executive Committee, and in 2023, she was appointed to the Oregon House of Delegates for Multnomah County.

Emily is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Academy, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the American Association of Justice Civil Rights Section and LGBT Caucus, and she is licensed to practice in Oregon State, Federal, and Bankruptcy Court.

Outside of civil rights, Emily runs the firm’s Pro Bono Tenant Rights Legal Clinic where she helps low-income, disabled, and elderly tenants who could not otherwise afford to hire an attorney.

While working full-time, Emily was amongst the 33% of applicants who passed the February 2024 California bar exam. She was sworn in as a licensed California attorney on May 23, 2024. Emily plans to head Underdog’s San Diego office opening early 2025.

How Emily handles consumer matters

Certified to practice in US Bankruptcy Court, US District Court, and Oregon and California State Courts Emily Templeton is a lawyer for the underdog and a recipient of the Multnomah Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Rookie of the Year Award. Her practice concentrates on the representation of individuals harmed by sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination. You can find additional…

Who Emily represents

Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer matters in Salem and the surrounding Oregon area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Lewis & Clark Law School J.D.

  • Portland State University B.S.

Jurisdictions

Emily's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Bank

    2024 · ACTIVE

  • Oregon

    2022 · ACTIVE

Emily studied at — in Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. and — in Portland State University B.S..

Law school and academic background

Emily completed — in Lewis & Clark Law School J.D. and — in Portland State University B.S.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emily runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Emily Templeton's office in Salem

Emily's primary office is at 3995 Hagers Grove Road SE, Salem, OR, 97317. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

OlsenDaines

3995 Hagers Grove Road SE

Salem, OR 97317

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Hiring guide

How to hire Emily Templeton — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Emily will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Salem, Oregon

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Emily

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Emily's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Emily Templeton

  • How much does it cost to hire Emily for a consumer case?

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

  • Does Emily offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do consumer cases in Oregon typically take?

    Simple consumer 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. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Emily take my case if I'm outside Salem?

    Emily 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 — Emily 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 Emily?

    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. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Emily accepting new consumer clients right now?

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

Areas served

Consumer attorneys serving Salem, Portland and Eugene in Oregon

Emily handles consumer matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified consumer attorneys in that community.

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