SBH Legal | Work Comp & Employment Law Attorneys

About The Firm

SBH Legal is a litigation firm emphasizing representation of employers, insurers and claims administrators in all matters relating to employment including workers’ compensation, Longshore, OSHA, wage and hour, discrimination and related litigation.

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The Oregonian Names SBH Legal A Winner Of The Oregon And Southwestern Washington Top Workplaces, Third Year In A Row!

The votes are in! For the third year in a row, SBH is on the Oregonian Top Workplaces list! The 2025 Top Workplaces of Oregon and Southwestern Washington are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. As in years past, the survey measures culture drivers in engagement, connection, alignment, and more.

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Employment Law

We believe employers want their attorneys to possess superior litigation skills and be accessible to provide targeted advice and training to prevent everyday issues from becoming lawsuits.

Litigation

SBH Legal has a highly-qualified group of litigation lawyers who provide a full spectrum of litigation services to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Workers' Compensation - Oregon

Every attorney at SBH Legal is licensed to practice in Oregon, and our representation of employers, insurers and related parties is enhanced by our active involvement in the legal community.

Workers' Compensation - Washington

In Washington, we represent both self-insured and state-fund employers. We have a reputation for providing efficient, cost-effective and dedicated service.

OSHA

We help clients understand and implement OSHA standards. We represent employers in several western states, across a spectrum of industries.

Longshore

We provide our clients efficient, results-oriented representation that exceed expectations. Our practice is anchored in Portland, but extends from Alaska to California and beyond.

Oregon Requests for Hearing and the “Good Cause” Standard

October 16th, 2026

In Oregon, a request for hearing must be filed with the Workers’ Compensation Board no later than 60 days after the mailing of a denial. ORS 656.319(1)(a); OAR 438-005-0046(1). A request for hearing filed after 60 days, but within 180 days of a denial is allowed if claimant establishes “good…

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What Constitutes a Protest in Washington?

October 7th, 2026

Any party aggrieved by a Department order may submit a protest within 60 days of the order being communicated to them. In accordance with WAC 296-15-480, a self-insurer must submit a written protest from the worker to the Department within five working days of receipt. A protest need not take…

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A Reminder That Written Communications to Oregon Claimants to Resume Treatment Should Be Rule Compliant

September 23rd, 2026

Insurers and claim administrators often face a common problem when processing claims: the claimants stop treating for a significant amount of time for their accepted claim. Generally, claimants in Oregon must treat every 30 days for their accepted claim unless their attending physicians permit claimants to treat in longer intervals…