Richard A. Lee, Environmental Attorney in Portland, Oregon
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, General, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBodyfelt Mount LLP
Portland, OR
Practicing environmental in Portland since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Richard A. Lee is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Insurance. Richard has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodyfelt Mount LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Portland, OR
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Environmental · General · Insurance
- Handles Environmental, General, and Insurance matters from Portland, OR.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Richard A. Lee: Richard A. Lee is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Insurance. Richard has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodyfelt Mount LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Richard takes on
Richard concentrates on environmental, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Personal Injury
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Environmental cases in Portland, Oregon
Richard takes environmental 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
General cases in Portland, Oregon
Richard 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Portland, Oregon
Richard takes insurance 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Portland, Oregon
Richard 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Portland, Oregon
Richard takes personal injury 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Richard A. Lee — environmental lawyer in Portland
Richard A. Lee is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Environmental, General, and Insurance. Richard has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bodyfelt Mount LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Richard A. Lee is a lawyer practicing torts, personal injury, general civil litigation and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Richard practices at Bodyfelt Mount LLP in Portland, OR.
Working with Richard on a environmental matter
Richard A. Lee is a lawyer practicing torts, personal injury, general civil litigation and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Richard practices at Bodyfelt Mount LLP in Portland, OR.
Who Richard represents
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, general, and insurance matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Oregon
J.D. · 1984
Grinnell College
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Washington
1987 · ACTIVE
Oregon
1984 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at J.D. in University of Oregon and B.A. in Grinnell College.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in University of Oregon and B.A. in Grinnell College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Richard's professional memberships and bar associations
Multnomah County, Clark County, Washington State and American
Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations Oregon State Bar (Member, Litigation Section, Legal Assistants Council, 1991-1993, Federal Practice and Procedure Committee, 1995-1997) Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Washington Defense · membership
Locations
Richard A. Lee's office in Portland
Richard's primary office is at 319 SW Washington St., Ste. 1200, Portland, OR, 97204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Richard A. Lee — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Richard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in Portland.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Richard A. Lee — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard'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; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard A. Lee
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Richard 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 — Richard 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 Richard?
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. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new environmental clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon
Richard handles environmental matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
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