This Page Is The Best Way To Present Me With A New Case For Consideration.

I really mean that.

Please take sixty seconds and read it.

If you want to find out whether Gunderson Employment Law can assist you, represent you, advise you, answer your questions, let you know if you “have a case,” listen to your story, or anything else in that ballpark, THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN IS TO FILL OUT THE FORM ON THIS PAGE. If you call my office, there is a very high chance, above 99%, that you will be referred to this web page and asked to fill out the form that appears here, before I will take information from you, or offer information or advice to you.

I just have a really quick question, can’t we just talk on the phone real fast?

Sorry, but the answer to his question is “no.”

Before I take any confidential information from anyone, I need to ensure that I do not have an ethical conflict of interest.

If you were one of my clients, and I took “just a minute” to answer “a simple question” from the person who you wanted to sue (or the person who was suing you), you’d be very, very angry at me. And rightfully so! That’s part of why I need to make sure that isn’t happening when strangers call me on the phone or send me e-mails. There are other reasons too, but I hope you can understand that I need to be loyal to my clients!

So no, I will not answer “just one quick question” over the phone.

Are there any other resources you can refer me to?

Yes.

The Oregon State Bar’s lawyer referral service can be found by clicking HERE.

A list of local lawyer referral services in California can be found by clicking HERE.

Several attorney referral and other legal resources for Washington State can be found by clicking HERE.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries can be contacted by clicking HERE.

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing can be contacted by clicking HERE.

The Washington State Human Rights Commission can be contacted by clicking HERE.

Although I provide information for contacting legal and relevant governmental resources in Washington here as a service to people with employment issues there, I am not admitted to practice law in that state and generally do not take on litigated cases in Washington.

I’m not real good at all this fancy computer stuff. Can’t we just have a regular meeting?

If filling out a form online is a technical challenge for you, that suggests that you and I could have some friction working together. This form on this page will not be the last time a client will need to use technology to communicate with me. I typically do meetings with prospective clients (before agreeing to take on their cases) and existing clients via Zoom videoconferencing rather than via an in-person meeting. I frequently communicate with people via e-mail and I encourage them to communicate with me via e-mail or a secure message through my secure client portal. I prefer that documents and evidence be reviewed through my secure client portal.

I suggest that if you are for whatever reason not able to navigate these electronic communication techniques yourself, you might seek assistance from someone you trust and who does have the necessary skills to fill out a form, send and receive e-mails, and set up and use the Zoom application on a cell phone or laptop computer.

Some people like to videoconference with me from their cars for privacy reasons. That’s fine, but PLEASE DO NOT VIDEOCONFERENCE WITH ME WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. That’s super not safe! If it appears that you’re driving when we’re talking, I will find a time to reschedule with you.

Okay, I understand all that. I’d really like you to look at my case. What information do you need from me?

Thanks for taking a moment to understand things before proceeding — that’s always wise! My intake questionnaire is right below this paragraph. Please remember that filling out this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. I will, however, hold all information sent to me through this site in confidence.