Susan Dobrof, Employment Attorney in Portland, Oregon
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Workers Comp
Portland, OR
Practicing employment in Portland since 1990.
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- Years practicing
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Susan Dobrof is an attorney based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Susan has over 36 years of legal experience.
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- Portland, OR
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- over 36 years
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- Employment · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment and Workers Comp matters from Portland, OR.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Dobrof: Susan Dobrof is an attorney based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Susan has over 36 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Susan Dobrof
Susan concentrates on employment and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Portland, Oregon
Susan 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Portland, Oregon
Susan takes workers comp 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 Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Susan Dobrof — Over 36 years of Oregon employment experience
Susan Dobrof is an attorney based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Employment and Workers Comp. Susan has over 36 years of legal experience.
Ms. Susan Dobrof is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor and employment. Susan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years. Susan practices in Portland, OR.
How Susan handles employment matters
Ms. Susan Dobrof is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor and employment. Susan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years. Susan practices in Portland, OR.
Who Susan represents
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and workers comp matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Susan Dobrof's legal education and bar admissions
University of California Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1992
Yale University
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
Oregon
1990 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Susan Dobrof's office in Portland
Susan's primary office is at 1430 SE Palm St, Portland, OR, 97214. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Dobrof — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan 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 Susan
Susan 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan'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 Susan Dobrof
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Susan'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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new employment clients right now?
Susan'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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