team-member

Randal Acker

Portland, OR

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

I attended Portland's Wilson High School before heading to California for college and then New York for law school. I was lured back to Portland when recruited by a large, regional law firm. After working briefly in the firm's business and litigation practice groups, I started my own practice. Over 25 years the practice has grown, with the addition of employees and the acquisition of a boutique, downtown office building. I represent a variety of businesses in most industries.  I also have an extensive litigation/trial practice. Some of my credentials include:

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Real Estate

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

525 SW Jackson StPortland, OR, 97201525 SW Jackson StPortland, OR, 97201

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 22, 2020

Randal B. Acker provided expert legal work for our small business and helped us navigate a complex legal matter to a very favorable outcome, while protecting our assets. I highly recommend Acker & Associates, they are honest and go to bat for you.

Michael
December 17, 2020

We were enthusiastically referred to Randal Acker for labor law counsel from NATA (National Automotive Trades Association), with whom he has had a long-standing relationship and record for excellent service. From the very beginning of our experience with Randal, we felt well listened to and well taken care of. We had not been a defendant in a labor lawsuit before. Randal connected with us and handled our case in a positive and professional manner that helped alleviate much of our stress. During the entirety of our time working with Randal we observed him fully putting himself in our place as the defendant. He was very creative, strategic, wise and on point with his counsel and action. We have enjoyed watching his thoroughness, perceptiveness and strategic thinking at work. We consider it a privilege to have entrusted our case into his capable hands. We can't thank him enough for his professional and kind care throughout this season. Although we are glad to be at the end of this journey, we will truly miss connecting with him on a regular basis. 

Paul
October 2, 2019

Randal Acker was a beacon of hope to my business at a time when our options appeared to be none nor any resolution was possible. Not only was he able to defend us from an unjust eviction by the landlord, his professionalism and courtesy to us are exemplary. He responded our email overnight and weekend and almost instantly. He personally came to our business to deliver us messages in addition to written messages. My wife and I are extremely grateful for Randal service and I wholeheartedly recommend without any reservation.

Grant
October 2, 2019

Randal has assisted me, my family, and my business. He is brilliant and thorough. He has a sensitive bedside manner when consulting with his clients and a powerful confident presence when representing his clients. Highly recommended!

Sharon
October 12, 2017

Mr. Acker's professionalism and knowledge of the law shined through from beginning to end. He immediately established trust and understanding for my legal matters, thus making working with him pleasant and efficient.

Julie
June 28, 2014

Randal is terrific to work with. He helped set our business up and also helped with an exit strategy when it was time to move on to different ventures. He has a solid understanding of business law and an ease in explaining the process to clients. He strikes the perfect balance between strategy and detail, and working expeditiously.

anonymous
September 18, 2008

Randall was responsive and understanding when working on our estate planning documents. He explained the paperwork thoroughly so that we could understand and appreciate it from a layman’s point of view.

Dan
September 16, 2008

My company and I have used Randal's services at various times over the last 10 years. I met him by accident but consider myself extremely fortunate. He is extremely knowledgeable. I know I can always call with a question and his availability has been consistently good. He responds to emails in a timely fashion as well. I have had Randal involved in contract issues, civil litigation, depositions, employee agreements and corporate matters. I highly recommend Randal and his firm and will certainly utilize their services again should the need arise.

Grant
September 16, 2008

Randal Acker is extraordinary in both his abilities as an attorney and as an individual. Mr. Acker has a professional and personal bed-side-manner. He goes beyond reciting the laws or technicalities and explores what is actually going on. That is, his solutions are often level-headed practical responses that avoid conflict, litigation, and unnecessary legal fees. I honestly believe Randy is out to find practical resolutions. This is not to suggest Randal is not a fighter -- he is! But Randal has a clear and courteous tone while being unshakably determined. There are those who throw their weight around -- By contrast, Randal is the sort that will communicate and behave in such a way as to inspire respect in both his clients and his opponents. When Mr. Acker has taken on a matter, he is committed. Once committed, he calmly and convincingly explains how his client's interests are justified and how he feels personally motivated to put all of his might and resources behind that cause. He is honest and straightforward, so when he is on the case, those around him understand he will not be deterred. I have also had occasion where Randy talked me out of pursuing a battle that would result in little more than a frustration and a large legal bill -- He knows how to pick his battles, and you can be sure, if he is ready and willing to fight, you should pray he is fighting for you and not against you. With all of his calmness, professionalism, and good nature, once Randal Acker begins to fight, his opponents will assuredly wish they been more reasonable before he turned up the heat. Randal does not bluff.

anonymous
September 17, 2008

Randy advocate for the better of the consumer

anonymous
December 22, 2020

Randal B. Acker provided expert legal work for our small business and helped us navigate a complex legal matter to a very favorable outcome, while protecting our assets. I highly recommend Acker & Associates, they are honest and go to bat for you.

Michael
December 17, 2020

We were enthusiastically referred to Randal Acker for labor law counsel from NATA (National Automotive Trades Association), with whom he has had a long-standing relationship and record for excellent service. From the very beginning of our experience with Randal, we felt well listened to and well taken care of. We had not been a defendant in a labor lawsuit before. Randal connected with us and handled our case in a positive and professional manner that helped alleviate much of our stress. During the entirety of our time working with Randal we observed him fully putting himself in our place as the defendant. He was very creative, strategic, wise and on point with his counsel and action. We have enjoyed watching his thoroughness, perceptiveness and strategic thinking at work. We consider it a privilege to have entrusted our case into his capable hands. We can't thank him enough for his professional and kind care throughout this season. Although we are glad to be at the end of this journey, we will truly miss connecting with him on a regular basis. 

Paul
October 2, 2019

Randal Acker was a beacon of hope to my business at a time when our options appeared to be none nor any resolution was possible. Not only was he able to defend us from an unjust eviction by the landlord, his professionalism and courtesy to us are exemplary. He responded our email overnight and weekend and almost instantly. He personally came to our business to deliver us messages in addition to written messages. My wife and I are extremely grateful for Randal service and I wholeheartedly recommend without any reservation.

Grant
October 2, 2019

Randal has assisted me, my family, and my business. He is brilliant and thorough. He has a sensitive bedside manner when consulting with his clients and a powerful confident presence when representing his clients. Highly recommended!

Sharon
October 12, 2017

Mr. Acker's professionalism and knowledge of the law shined through from beginning to end. He immediately established trust and understanding for my legal matters, thus making working with him pleasant and efficient.

Julie
June 28, 2014

Randal is terrific to work with. He helped set our business up and also helped with an exit strategy when it was time to move on to different ventures. He has a solid understanding of business law and an ease in explaining the process to clients. He strikes the perfect balance between strategy and detail, and working expeditiously.

anonymous
September 18, 2008

Randall was responsive and understanding when working on our estate planning documents. He explained the paperwork thoroughly so that we could understand and appreciate it from a layman’s point of view.

Dan
September 16, 2008

My company and I have used Randal's services at various times over the last 10 years. I met him by accident but consider myself extremely fortunate. He is extremely knowledgeable. I know I can always call with a question and his availability has been consistently good. He responds to emails in a timely fashion as well. I have had Randal involved in contract issues, civil litigation, depositions, employee agreements and corporate matters. I highly recommend Randal and his firm and will certainly utilize their services again should the need arise.

Grant
September 16, 2008

Randal Acker is extraordinary in both his abilities as an attorney and as an individual. Mr. Acker has a professional and personal bed-side-manner. He goes beyond reciting the laws or technicalities and explores what is actually going on. That is, his solutions are often level-headed practical responses that avoid conflict, litigation, and unnecessary legal fees. I honestly believe Randy is out to find practical resolutions. This is not to suggest Randal is not a fighter -- he is! But Randal has a clear and courteous tone while being unshakably determined. There are those who throw their weight around -- By contrast, Randal is the sort that will communicate and behave in such a way as to inspire respect in both his clients and his opponents. When Mr. Acker has taken on a matter, he is committed. Once committed, he calmly and convincingly explains how his client's interests are justified and how he feels personally motivated to put all of his might and resources behind that cause. He is honest and straightforward, so when he is on the case, those around him understand he will not be deterred. I have also had occasion where Randy talked me out of pursuing a battle that would result in little more than a frustration and a large legal bill -- He knows how to pick his battles, and you can be sure, if he is ready and willing to fight, you should pray he is fighting for you and not against you. With all of his calmness, professionalism, and good nature, once Randal Acker begins to fight, his opponents will assuredly wish they been more reasonable before he turned up the heat. Randal does not bluff.

anonymous
September 17, 2008

Randy advocate for the better of the consumer

anonymous
December 22, 2020

Randal B. Acker provided expert legal work for our small business and helped us navigate a complex legal matter to a very favorable outcome, while protecting our assets. I highly recommend Acker & Associates, they are honest and go to bat for you.

Michael
December 17, 2020

We were enthusiastically referred to Randal Acker for labor law counsel from NATA (National Automotive Trades Association), with whom he has had a long-standing relationship and record for excellent service. From the very beginning of our experience with Randal, we felt well listened to and well taken care of. We had not been a defendant in a labor lawsuit before. Randal connected with us and handled our case in a positive and professional manner that helped alleviate much of our stress. During the entirety of our time working with Randal we observed him fully putting himself in our place as the defendant. He was very creative, strategic, wise and on point with his counsel and action. We have enjoyed watching his thoroughness, perceptiveness and strategic thinking at work. We consider it a privilege to have entrusted our case into his capable hands. We can't thank him enough for his professional and kind care throughout this season. Although we are glad to be at the end of this journey, we will truly miss connecting with him on a regular basis. 

Paul
October 2, 2019

Randal Acker was a beacon of hope to my business at a time when our options appeared to be none nor any resolution was possible. Not only was he able to defend us from an unjust eviction by the landlord, his professionalism and courtesy to us are exemplary. He responded our email overnight and weekend and almost instantly. He personally came to our business to deliver us messages in addition to written messages. My wife and I are extremely grateful for Randal service and I wholeheartedly recommend without any reservation.

Grant
October 2, 2019

Randal has assisted me, my family, and my business. He is brilliant and thorough. He has a sensitive bedside manner when consulting with his clients and a powerful confident presence when representing his clients. Highly recommended!

Sharon
October 12, 2017

Mr. Acker's professionalism and knowledge of the law shined through from beginning to end. He immediately established trust and understanding for my legal matters, thus making working with him pleasant and efficient.

Julie
June 28, 2014

Randal is terrific to work with. He helped set our business up and also helped with an exit strategy when it was time to move on to different ventures. He has a solid understanding of business law and an ease in explaining the process to clients. He strikes the perfect balance between strategy and detail, and working expeditiously.

anonymous
September 18, 2008

Randall was responsive and understanding when working on our estate planning documents. He explained the paperwork thoroughly so that we could understand and appreciate it from a layman’s point of view.

Dan
September 16, 2008

My company and I have used Randal's services at various times over the last 10 years. I met him by accident but consider myself extremely fortunate. He is extremely knowledgeable. I know I can always call with a question and his availability has been consistently good. He responds to emails in a timely fashion as well. I have had Randal involved in contract issues, civil litigation, depositions, employee agreements and corporate matters. I highly recommend Randal and his firm and will certainly utilize their services again should the need arise.

Grant
September 16, 2008

Randal Acker is extraordinary in both his abilities as an attorney and as an individual. Mr. Acker has a professional and personal bed-side-manner. He goes beyond reciting the laws or technicalities and explores what is actually going on. That is, his solutions are often level-headed practical responses that avoid conflict, litigation, and unnecessary legal fees. I honestly believe Randy is out to find practical resolutions. This is not to suggest Randal is not a fighter -- he is! But Randal has a clear and courteous tone while being unshakably determined. There are those who throw their weight around -- By contrast, Randal is the sort that will communicate and behave in such a way as to inspire respect in both his clients and his opponents. When Mr. Acker has taken on a matter, he is committed. Once committed, he calmly and convincingly explains how his client's interests are justified and how he feels personally motivated to put all of his might and resources behind that cause. He is honest and straightforward, so when he is on the case, those around him understand he will not be deterred. I have also had occasion where Randy talked me out of pursuing a battle that would result in little more than a frustration and a large legal bill -- He knows how to pick his battles, and you can be sure, if he is ready and willing to fight, you should pray he is fighting for you and not against you. With all of his calmness, professionalism, and good nature, once Randal Acker begins to fight, his opponents will assuredly wish they been more reasonable before he turned up the heat. Randal does not bluff.

anonymous
September 17, 2008

Randy advocate for the better of the consumer