Scott T. Cliff

Scott T. Cliff

Law Office of Scott T. Cliff • Portland, OR
Employment LaborEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 213-6328
Address
7307 SW Beveland Road., Portland, OR, 97223, US

Professional

About

THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES For more than thirtysix years, Portland Attorney Scott T. Cliff, has focused his practice on all aspects of employment law, representing both employers and employees and earning a reputation among clients, colleagues and even opponents for his well-balanced, cost-effective approach to resolving conflicts. He offers services covering the spectrum of appropriate conflict resolution strategies, including counseling, litigation, arbitration and mediation. His practice model is simple: Keep overhead and fees low and help clients by either doing what he does best or by finding them a lawyer who better meets their needs. Scott has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 and 2020-2024 lists of Oregon Super Lawyers ® for Employment Law and the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition® of the nation's top attorneys in the business practice areas of Employment & Labor. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ "AV" (Labor & Employment, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Business Law)* Martindale-Hubbell® has also recognized Scott as a "Client Champion - Platinum," a distinction held by fewer than 1% of all lawyers, based on client satisfaction. * "AV Preeminent® (4.) - AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence." Call today to learn how Scott can help!

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1987 Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Lewis and Clark College BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2009 Sterling Educational Services (SES) Compensation Issues Under FLSA and Oregon Law 2003 Sterling Educational Services Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Law Claims 2002 Equal Employment Opportunity: Disabilities," OSB Labor & Employment Law, Private Sector Co-Author 2002 Lorman Educational Services Documentation of Performance, Discipline and Discharge From a Litigator's Perspective 2000 Oregon Labor Letter "I've Got a Question" Column Settlement of Wage Claims" and "Overtime Pay
Associations
1987 - Present Oregon State Bar Member 1987 - Present Oregon State Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section Member 1987 - Present Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section Member 1999 - 1999 Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners' Section Chair Elect 1996 - 1998 Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners' Section Executive Committee
Speaking
2010 Avvo.com Podcast webinar Overview of Employment Law 2009 Employment Law Update In Oregon Compensation Issues Under FLSA and Oregon Law 2008 "Behind the Truth--Two Opposing Sides of a Lawsuit," Employment Litigation 2005 Lorman Educational Services Employment Related Records in Oregon 2005 Annual Convention of the Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals 1099 versus W-2
Updated: Mar 08, 2026