Keil Mueller, Class Action Attorney in Portland, Oregon
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, General, and Litigation
PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.
Portland, OR
Practicing class action in Portland since 2006.
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Keil Mueller is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Litigation. Keil has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
- Based in
- Portland, OR
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Class Action · General · Litigation
- Handles Class Action, General, and Litigation matters from Portland, OR.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Keil Mueller: Keil Mueller is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Litigation. Keil has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Areas of practice
Keil's practice areas in Portland
Keil concentrates on class action, general, litigation, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keil handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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General
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Litigation
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Securities
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Class Action cases in Portland, Oregon
Keil takes class action matters in Portland, 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 Keil agrees to represent you.
General cases in Portland, Oregon
Keil takes general matters in Portland, 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 Keil agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Portland, Oregon
Keil takes litigation matters in Portland, 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 Keil agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in Portland, Oregon
Keil takes securities matters in Portland, 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 Keil agrees to represent you.
Biography
Keil Mueller, class action attorney serving Portland
Keil Mueller is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Litigation. Keil has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Keil works from Portland, Oregon and takes on class action matters across the region.
With over 15 years of litigation experience, Keil has regularly represented government entities, investors, consumers, businesses and other Plaintiffs in a wide variety of complex legal matters and class actions. His practice focuses on issues related to securities and financial fraud, the environment, consumer class actions, and partner and shareholder disputes among others. Keil’s thoughtful but tenacious pursuit of his clients’ claims has contributed to significant courtroom victories and favorable settlements. He has successfully represented clients in matters of corporate malfeasance, taking on big companies such as AIG, Oppenheimer, FedEx Ground, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of New York Mellon, just to name a few.
Currently, Keil is a key member of teams prosecuting claims on behalf of the State of Maryland, the State of Delaware, and the City of Seattle against multinational chemical manufacturer, Monsanto, and seeking to hold the corporate giant responsible for environmental contamination and other harms caused by Monsanto’s sale and marketing of PCBs . Prior to joining Keller Rohrback, Keil also was a member of the team that represented the State of Oregon in similar claims against Monsanto, which Monsanto recently agreed to settle for $698 million, the largest environmental settlement in Oregon’s history.
In addition to advocating for his clients, Keil serves as a board member of the Campaign for Equal Justice and of the Oregon Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society.
Articles & Presentations
•Presenter, Little Green Men: Protest and Federal Repression in Portland, American Constitution Society Oregon, Portland, Oregon (August 2020).
•Oregon Civil Pleading and Litigation, Answers, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims, and Replies, 2020 Edition.
•Trial Lawyers, You Say Yes. I Say No. Ethical Issues in Multi-Plaintiff Settlements (2015).
•Oregon Statutory Time Limitations, Chapter 10: Business Litigation, 2013 & 2017 Revisions.
•Oregon Civil Pleading and Practice, Chapter 43: Attorney Fees, Cost Bills, and ORCP 17 Sanctions, 2012 Revision.
•Oregon State Bar Litigation Journal, Avoiding Removal and Dismissal Under the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 (2010).
Recognitions
Honors & Awards
•The Best Lawyers in America, Portland, Oregon, 2026 (Recognized since 2019):
•Commercial Litigation
•Litigation - Securities
•Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Oregon, 2020-2025
•Benchmark Litigation, 2015-2025
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Oregon, 2012-2016
Working with Keil on a class action matter
Keil Mueller is a resolute and tireless advocate for his clients’ interests. With over 15 years of litigation experience, Keil has regularly represented government entities, investors, consumers, businesses and other Plaintiffs in a wide variety of complex legal matters and class actions. His practice focuses on issues related to securities and financial fraud, the environment, consumer class…
Clients Keil works with
Keil reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, general, and litigation matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Keil studied and practices
New York University School of Law
J.D. · 2005
Williams College
B.A. Philosophy · 1999
Jurisdictions
Keil's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
Oregon
2008 · ACTIVE
Oregon State Bar
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
New York
2006 · ACTIVE
Keil studied at J.D. in New York University School of Law and B.A. Philosophy in Williams College.
Law school and academic background
Keil completed J.D. in New York University School of Law and B.A. Philosophy in Williams College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Keil runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Keil's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional and Civic Involvement American Bar Association, member American Constitution Society, Oregon Lawyer Chapter, board member , 2016-present
Chair, 2017-2018) Multnomah Bar Association, member • CLE Committee, 2012-2015 (Co-Chair 2014-2015) • Court Liaison Committee, 2010-2013 (Chair 2012-2013) • Young Lawyers Section, Membership Committee, 2010-2012 Oregon State Bar, member Oregon Trial Lawye · membership
Locations
Keil Mueller's office in Portland
Keil's primary office is at 601 SW Second Ave, Suite 1900, Portland, OR, 97205. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Keil Mueller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keil usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Keil charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keil'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; Keil will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Keil
Keil discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action 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. Keil confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Keil's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Keil Mueller
How much does it cost to hire Keil for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keil walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Keil offer a free consultation?
Keil charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keil's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Keil's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple class action 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. Keil gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Keil take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Keil 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 — Keil 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 Keil?
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. Keil will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Keil accepting new class action clients right now?
Keil's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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