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Jason Polen

Portland, OR

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

​Jason is a self-starting, go-getting lawyer who takes a pragmatic approach to helping his clients. He co-founded Fortify Law because he was not satisfied with the traditional approach to providing legal services. He firmly believes that legal costs should be predictable, transparent, and value-driven. Jason’s entrepreneurial mindset enables him to better understand his clients’ needs. His first taste of entrepreneurship came from his childhood. As a kid, he helped manage his family’s small free-range cattle farm. Every morning before school, he would deliver bales of hay (that he and his family had harvested in the summer) to a herd of over 50 hungry cows. In addition, he was responsible for sweeping "the shop" at his parent's 40-employee HVAC business. Before becoming a lawyer, he clerked at the Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic where he handled a diverse range of legal issues including, establishing new business, registering trademarks and drafting contracts. He also spent time working with the in-house team at Adidas where, among other things, he reviewed and negotiated complex agreements and created training materials for employees. Most recently, he worked with Meriwether Group, a business consulting firm focused on accelerating the growth of “disruptive” consumer brands. These experiences enable Jason to understand the unique legal hurdles that can threaten a business. He is driven to help his clients implement preventative policies that will allow them to avoid dangerous pitfalls that could sink their businesses.  Jason's practice focuses on Business Law, including:In his free time, Jason is an adventure junkie and gearhead. He especially enjoys backpacking, kayaking, and snowboarding. He is also a technology enthusiast, a craft beer connoisseur, and avid soccer player. 

Practices Areas

Intellectual Property

Business

Language

English

Contact

Jason Polen401 Ne 19th AveSte 200Portland, OR, 97232 Mobile (360) 448-0872 Office (503) 564-8434 401 Ne 19th AveSte 200Ste 200Portland, OR, 97232 Mobile (360) 448-0872(360) 448-0872 Office (503) 564-8434(503) 564-8434

Office: (360) 448-2831

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
June 5, 2019

I had two issues that needed to resolved, one was business related and the other had to do with a fraudulent collection issue. Jason handled both of them quickly and professionally. I have dealt with a number of attorneys throughout my career and have to say Jason was one of the best. I highly recommend him.

Laura
February 12, 2018

Jason wrote a simple privacy statement for my website. He was easy to work with and kept things simple. I appreciated his approach.

Ian
February 9, 2018

Jason was able to quickly grasp the facets of my legal questions, and he dispensed advice and documentation in line with my expectations. Jason was especially talented at effectively communicating to me the legal context of my case, leaving me confident that I had a full understanding of my situation.

Gerry
February 9, 2018

My wife and I were starting two businesses; one jointly with a third party and one as a single proprietor. Jason clearly explained all of the different corporation classes, advised the best path given our business plans, and initiated all of the filing paperwork for each business. Very fast and very easy!!

Julie
February 8, 2018

I started my business as a simple sole proprietorship. Once I reached a certain level, I realized I needed to take additional precautions and set up the company as an LLC or S-corp. The problem was all of the information I found online was confusing and often contradictory. What's worse, when I started looking for assistance in the matter, I struggled to find someone who would spend more than two minutes talking to me about what I needed. While I get that everyone needs to be paid for their time, I also wanted assurances that I found the right person for me and my needs. Jason was completely different from everyone else I spoke with. Right from the start, he was thoughtful when it came to my particular situation and what I needed to take my company to the next level. Once I decided to hire him, he guided me through the pluses and minuses of both an LLC and an S-corp, so I could make sure I made the right decision. What's more, he aided me with making sure I had the right paperwork completed with the state, as well as my bank, and helped develop contracts, non-disclosure agreements and sub-contractor agreements that I use to this day. I highly recommend Jason. If you are looking for someone to help you with your business, your contracts or your incorporation, he's the right attorney to turn to.

anonymous
June 5, 2019

I had two issues that needed to resolved, one was business related and the other had to do with a fraudulent collection issue. Jason handled both of them quickly and professionally. I have dealt with a number of attorneys throughout my career and have to say Jason was one of the best. I highly recommend him.

Laura
February 12, 2018

Jason wrote a simple privacy statement for my website. He was easy to work with and kept things simple. I appreciated his approach.

Ian
February 9, 2018

Jason was able to quickly grasp the facets of my legal questions, and he dispensed advice and documentation in line with my expectations. Jason was especially talented at effectively communicating to me the legal context of my case, leaving me confident that I had a full understanding of my situation.

Gerry
February 9, 2018

My wife and I were starting two businesses; one jointly with a third party and one as a single proprietor. Jason clearly explained all of the different corporation classes, advised the best path given our business plans, and initiated all of the filing paperwork for each business. Very fast and very easy!!

Julie
February 8, 2018

I started my business as a simple sole proprietorship. Once I reached a certain level, I realized I needed to take additional precautions and set up the company as an LLC or S-corp. The problem was all of the information I found online was confusing and often contradictory. What's worse, when I started looking for assistance in the matter, I struggled to find someone who would spend more than two minutes talking to me about what I needed. While I get that everyone needs to be paid for their time, I also wanted assurances that I found the right person for me and my needs. Jason was completely different from everyone else I spoke with. Right from the start, he was thoughtful when it came to my particular situation and what I needed to take my company to the next level. Once I decided to hire him, he guided me through the pluses and minuses of both an LLC and an S-corp, so I could make sure I made the right decision. What's more, he aided me with making sure I had the right paperwork completed with the state, as well as my bank, and helped develop contracts, non-disclosure agreements and sub-contractor agreements that I use to this day. I highly recommend Jason. If you are looking for someone to help you with your business, your contracts or your incorporation, he's the right attorney to turn to.

anonymous
June 5, 2019

I had two issues that needed to resolved, one was business related and the other had to do with a fraudulent collection issue. Jason handled both of them quickly and professionally. I have dealt with a number of attorneys throughout my career and have to say Jason was one of the best. I highly recommend him.

Laura
February 12, 2018

Jason wrote a simple privacy statement for my website. He was easy to work with and kept things simple. I appreciated his approach.

Ian
February 9, 2018

Jason was able to quickly grasp the facets of my legal questions, and he dispensed advice and documentation in line with my expectations. Jason was especially talented at effectively communicating to me the legal context of my case, leaving me confident that I had a full understanding of my situation.

Gerry
February 9, 2018

My wife and I were starting two businesses; one jointly with a third party and one as a single proprietor. Jason clearly explained all of the different corporation classes, advised the best path given our business plans, and initiated all of the filing paperwork for each business. Very fast and very easy!!

Julie
February 8, 2018

I started my business as a simple sole proprietorship. Once I reached a certain level, I realized I needed to take additional precautions and set up the company as an LLC or S-corp. The problem was all of the information I found online was confusing and often contradictory. What's worse, when I started looking for assistance in the matter, I struggled to find someone who would spend more than two minutes talking to me about what I needed. While I get that everyone needs to be paid for their time, I also wanted assurances that I found the right person for me and my needs. Jason was completely different from everyone else I spoke with. Right from the start, he was thoughtful when it came to my particular situation and what I needed to take my company to the next level. Once I decided to hire him, he guided me through the pluses and minuses of both an LLC and an S-corp, so I could make sure I made the right decision. What's more, he aided me with making sure I had the right paperwork completed with the state, as well as my bank, and helped develop contracts, non-disclosure agreements and sub-contractor agreements that I use to this day. I highly recommend Jason. If you are looking for someone to help you with your business, your contracts or your incorporation, he's the right attorney to turn to.