Brent Hamilton
Associate
Brent Hamilton takes an unusual approach to employment litigation—asking clients what they want to accomplish through legal representation. Beginning with a client-oriented approach, he strives to provide timely and tailored legal advice that clients can use to minimize risk and to avoid liability. When the time comes to fight, Brent utilizes his quick wit, his sharp tongue, and his keen eye for strategy to deliver the best results for his clients.
Brent is primarily a litigator who focuses his practice on employment matters, including claims for sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. In addition, he has experience representing clients in a wide variety of business litigation and complex litigation, including claims related to noncompete agreements, breaches of contract, partnership disputes, business torts, property damage, and personal injury.
Practice Highlights
Discrimination litigation
Predictive scheduling
Construction industry disputes
Admitted to Practice
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Oregon, 2013
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Washington, 2017
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District of Oregon, 2013
Education
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J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2013
- Articles Editor/Staff Editor, Oregon Law Review Articles Editor
- Outstanding Student in Law and Entrepreneurship Award
- ACE Tutor
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M.B.A., Gonzaga University, 2010
- Concentration in finance
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B.A., History and Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2009
- Debate Team (Octafinalist and 18th speaker at 2009 C.E.D.A. National Championship)
Languages
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French
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Pro Bono Committee, 2016-2018
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2019-2020
- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2019-2020
Background
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- Associate, Stewart Sokol & Larkin LLC, Portland, Ore., 2013-2017
- Law Clerk, Oregon Department of Justice, Trial Division, Salem, Ore., 2012-2013