team-member

James Underwood

Portland, OR

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Welcome:I enjoy providing my clients with thoughtful, personalized, strategic, and cost-effective legal counsel to maximize their legal position and minimize risk in any given situation. I fight hard for my clients to protect their legal rights and interests!I assist my clients with business formations and transactions, general counsel for businesses, litigation and dispute resolution, leases, real estate, contracts, regulatory matters, collections, and estate and probate issues. I have experience in many other areas of law, serve as a private Arbitrator/Mediator, a Circuit Court Arbitrator in 20 Oregon Counties, a Judge Pro Tem for the Washington County, Oregon, Circuit Court, and a Judge Pro Tem for the Washington County, Oregon Justice Court.I look forward to the opportunity to help my clients, litigants, and the community at large.Best regards, James (Jim) Underwood

Practices Areas

Business

Litigation

Real Estate

Language

English

Contact

Underwood Law LLC11425 SW 66th Ave.Portland, OR, 9722311425 SW 66th Ave.Portland, OR, 97223

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Christine
January 4, 2021

Jim is a complete professional and was extremely thorough in helping me understand a contract that I had him look over. I was impressed by his demeanor and ability to explain things in an easy to understand manner. There was no hidden fees and you could tell that he was not just trying to charge for you unnecessary fees. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs!

anonymous
March 11, 2019

During a recent contract negotiation, Jim thoroughly reviewed the terms of the contract and demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the recommendations he made. He was super responsive and gave me the peace of mind to be able to sign the contract with confidence.

Keith
September 1, 2018

Jim has been helping our family with personal and business legal matters for the past several years. Our legal needs have ranged from a complicated estate to real estate transactions and we feel that he has performed in an exemplary manner. I would highly recommend him. Keith

Ted
December 22, 2017

Jim Underwood assisted me in a very challenging business situation. His ability in researching unfamiliar circumstances demonstrates his competencies, and desire, to meet his clients' goals with positive outcomes. I would highly recommend Mr Underwood to others.

Chantal
May 15, 2017

Jim Underwood helped me deal with a collections matter that treated me unfairly. He collected all of the facts, was very detailed-oriented and was completely transparent throughout the process. He was a true advocate for my rights, did his due diligence and handled the situation professionally. Most of all, he relieved me of much stress in the matter by allowing myself to fully trust his legal counsel and actions. I am very happy with the legal outcome and how he handled my case.

Hikmat
September 17, 2016

James Underwood went above and beyond to assist me with my legal needs and I am very impressed at his legal approach to help with the very best of his ability. In addition, I'm also very thankful to have had his assistance throughout the case and would highly recommend his legal guidance to anyone.

anonymous
May 21, 2015

I am a small business owner and deliver specialized public relations and marketing services to a wide-range of business clients. I have worked with both Jim and Eddie on several contractual and litigation related matters with my clients and am very pleased with their ability to provide practical, economical, and personal legal services. In at least two instances, they helped avoid high legal costs for my clients facing business related disputes and potential litigation by working hard to achieve prompt and fair results. I will continue to use Underwood Medina with my client's legal needs and highly recommend their services.

Joseph
May 18, 2015

I utilized Jim to change my business entity for incorporating. Jim let me know up front of what the process would entail. He kept me abreast of the process and requirements of the state and IRS. He also coordinated various activities with my CPA. Very professional, would highly recommend to others.

Marshall
January 21, 2014

I hired Underwood Medina LLC to prepare the documents for a business I was starting towards the end of 2012. I could not have been more pleased with the quality of the work I was provided, as well as the responsiveness and professionalism by both Mr. Underwood and Mr. Medina. In addition to preparing the business applications, Mr. Underwood also worked to draft contracts to be used between me and both my clients and my employees. I was very satisfied overall with my experience.

Reza
October 27, 2012

Needed help with a business contract that was holding us up with a client while on a business trip in Portland. Called a few other firms who ether didn't have the right knowledge about what we needed (paperwork, local laws, signatures, etc) or were disappointing in other ways. Jim was super efficient with his findings, helped us get exactly what we required and cut out the fat. It only took us a day to get everything wrapped up allowing us to save a very important contract. He even took the time to explain the new contract line by line with our client, really helping everyone feel comfortable with what they were signing. Incredibly down to earth, took his time, saved us a bundle I'm sure!

Christine
January 4, 2021

Jim is a complete professional and was extremely thorough in helping me understand a contract that I had him look over. I was impressed by his demeanor and ability to explain things in an easy to understand manner. There was no hidden fees and you could tell that he was not just trying to charge for you unnecessary fees. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs!

anonymous
March 11, 2019

During a recent contract negotiation, Jim thoroughly reviewed the terms of the contract and demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the recommendations he made. He was super responsive and gave me the peace of mind to be able to sign the contract with confidence.

Keith
September 1, 2018

Jim has been helping our family with personal and business legal matters for the past several years. Our legal needs have ranged from a complicated estate to real estate transactions and we feel that he has performed in an exemplary manner. I would highly recommend him. Keith

Ted
December 22, 2017

Jim Underwood assisted me in a very challenging business situation. His ability in researching unfamiliar circumstances demonstrates his competencies, and desire, to meet his clients' goals with positive outcomes. I would highly recommend Mr Underwood to others.

Chantal
May 15, 2017

Jim Underwood helped me deal with a collections matter that treated me unfairly. He collected all of the facts, was very detailed-oriented and was completely transparent throughout the process. He was a true advocate for my rights, did his due diligence and handled the situation professionally. Most of all, he relieved me of much stress in the matter by allowing myself to fully trust his legal counsel and actions. I am very happy with the legal outcome and how he handled my case.

Hikmat
September 17, 2016

James Underwood went above and beyond to assist me with my legal needs and I am very impressed at his legal approach to help with the very best of his ability. In addition, I'm also very thankful to have had his assistance throughout the case and would highly recommend his legal guidance to anyone.

anonymous
May 21, 2015

I am a small business owner and deliver specialized public relations and marketing services to a wide-range of business clients. I have worked with both Jim and Eddie on several contractual and litigation related matters with my clients and am very pleased with their ability to provide practical, economical, and personal legal services. In at least two instances, they helped avoid high legal costs for my clients facing business related disputes and potential litigation by working hard to achieve prompt and fair results. I will continue to use Underwood Medina with my client's legal needs and highly recommend their services.

Joseph
May 18, 2015

I utilized Jim to change my business entity for incorporating. Jim let me know up front of what the process would entail. He kept me abreast of the process and requirements of the state and IRS. He also coordinated various activities with my CPA. Very professional, would highly recommend to others.

Marshall
January 21, 2014

I hired Underwood Medina LLC to prepare the documents for a business I was starting towards the end of 2012. I could not have been more pleased with the quality of the work I was provided, as well as the responsiveness and professionalism by both Mr. Underwood and Mr. Medina. In addition to preparing the business applications, Mr. Underwood also worked to draft contracts to be used between me and both my clients and my employees. I was very satisfied overall with my experience.

Reza
October 27, 2012

Needed help with a business contract that was holding us up with a client while on a business trip in Portland. Called a few other firms who ether didn't have the right knowledge about what we needed (paperwork, local laws, signatures, etc) or were disappointing in other ways. Jim was super efficient with his findings, helped us get exactly what we required and cut out the fat. It only took us a day to get everything wrapped up allowing us to save a very important contract. He even took the time to explain the new contract line by line with our client, really helping everyone feel comfortable with what they were signing. Incredibly down to earth, took his time, saved us a bundle I'm sure!

Christine
January 4, 2021

Jim is a complete professional and was extremely thorough in helping me understand a contract that I had him look over. I was impressed by his demeanor and ability to explain things in an easy to understand manner. There was no hidden fees and you could tell that he was not just trying to charge for you unnecessary fees. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs!

anonymous
March 11, 2019

During a recent contract negotiation, Jim thoroughly reviewed the terms of the contract and demonstrated a high level of knowledge in the recommendations he made. He was super responsive and gave me the peace of mind to be able to sign the contract with confidence.

Keith
September 1, 2018

Jim has been helping our family with personal and business legal matters for the past several years. Our legal needs have ranged from a complicated estate to real estate transactions and we feel that he has performed in an exemplary manner. I would highly recommend him. Keith

Ted
December 22, 2017

Jim Underwood assisted me in a very challenging business situation. His ability in researching unfamiliar circumstances demonstrates his competencies, and desire, to meet his clients' goals with positive outcomes. I would highly recommend Mr Underwood to others.

Chantal
May 15, 2017

Jim Underwood helped me deal with a collections matter that treated me unfairly. He collected all of the facts, was very detailed-oriented and was completely transparent throughout the process. He was a true advocate for my rights, did his due diligence and handled the situation professionally. Most of all, he relieved me of much stress in the matter by allowing myself to fully trust his legal counsel and actions. I am very happy with the legal outcome and how he handled my case.

Hikmat
September 17, 2016

James Underwood went above and beyond to assist me with my legal needs and I am very impressed at his legal approach to help with the very best of his ability. In addition, I'm also very thankful to have had his assistance throughout the case and would highly recommend his legal guidance to anyone.

anonymous
May 21, 2015

I am a small business owner and deliver specialized public relations and marketing services to a wide-range of business clients. I have worked with both Jim and Eddie on several contractual and litigation related matters with my clients and am very pleased with their ability to provide practical, economical, and personal legal services. In at least two instances, they helped avoid high legal costs for my clients facing business related disputes and potential litigation by working hard to achieve prompt and fair results. I will continue to use Underwood Medina with my client's legal needs and highly recommend their services.

Joseph
May 18, 2015

I utilized Jim to change my business entity for incorporating. Jim let me know up front of what the process would entail. He kept me abreast of the process and requirements of the state and IRS. He also coordinated various activities with my CPA. Very professional, would highly recommend to others.

Marshall
January 21, 2014

I hired Underwood Medina LLC to prepare the documents for a business I was starting towards the end of 2012. I could not have been more pleased with the quality of the work I was provided, as well as the responsiveness and professionalism by both Mr. Underwood and Mr. Medina. In addition to preparing the business applications, Mr. Underwood also worked to draft contracts to be used between me and both my clients and my employees. I was very satisfied overall with my experience.

Reza
October 27, 2012

Needed help with a business contract that was holding us up with a client while on a business trip in Portland. Called a few other firms who ether didn't have the right knowledge about what we needed (paperwork, local laws, signatures, etc) or were disappointing in other ways. Jim was super efficient with his findings, helped us get exactly what we required and cut out the fat. It only took us a day to get everything wrapped up allowing us to save a very important contract. He even took the time to explain the new contract line by line with our client, really helping everyone feel comfortable with what they were signing. Incredibly down to earth, took his time, saved us a bundle I'm sure!