
Sharon Peters, Employment Attorney in Portland, Oregon
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation
AssociateatWilliams Kastner
Portland, OR
Practicing employment in Portland since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Sharon Peters is an associate based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Sharon has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Williams Kastner.
- Based in
- Portland, OR
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Employment · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Portland, OR.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sharon Peters: Sharon Peters is an associate based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Sharon has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Williams Kastner.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sharon takes on
Sharon concentrates on employment, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Health Care
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Litigation
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Employment cases in Portland, Oregon
Sharon takes employment 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 Sharon agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Portland, Oregon
Sharon takes health care 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 Sharon agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Portland, Oregon
Sharon 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 Sharon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sharon Peters — employment lawyer in Portland
Sharon Peters is an associate based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Sharon has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Williams Kastner.
Sharon Peters is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, health care. Sharon received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Sharon practices at Williams Kastner in Portland, OR.
Sharon's approach to employment cases
Sharon Peters is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, health care. Sharon received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. Sharon practices at Williams Kastner in Portland, OR.
Clients Sharon works with
Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, health care, and litigation matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Louisville School of Law
J.D. · 2001
University of Dayton
B.S. Economics · 1998
Jurisdictions
Sharon's state bar admissions
Washington
2014 · ACTIVE
Oregon U.S. District
2004 · ACTIVE
Kentucky
2001 · ACTIVE
Sharon studied at J.D. in University of Louisville School of Law and B.S. Economics in University of Dayton.
Law school and academic background
Sharon completed J.D. in University of Louisville School of Law and B.S. Economics in University of Dayton. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sharon's professional memberships and bar associations
Kentucky Bar Association Oregon State Bar Defense Research Institute Oregon Women's Lawyer's Society
membership
Locations
Sharon Peters's office in Portland
Sharon's primary office is at 888 S.W. 5th Ave., Ste. 600, Portland, OR, 97204-2025. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sharon Peters — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon'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; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Portland, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Sharon
Sharon 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Peters
How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharon offer a free consultation?
Sharon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sharon'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. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Sharon 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 — Sharon 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 Sharon?
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. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharon accepting new employment clients right now?
Sharon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon
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