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.

SBH Legal Ranked as the #4 Most Diverse Law Firm in the Portland Metro Area

SBH Legal is proud to be ranked as the #4 Most Diverse Law Firm in the Portland metro area based on the Portland Business Journal’s annual survey of firms with 20 or more local attorneys.

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25 Years Strong: Celebrating a Major Milestone

The legal industry has changed a lot over the last 25 years and so have we. For the past 25 years, SBH has thrived on the foundation that our founding partners and every member of the SBH team has built based on hard work, integrity, and excellence. We would like to use this milestone as an opportunity to say “Thank you” to our loyal clients and industry friends. Without you, none of this would be possible. We are honored to work with you and look forward to the next 25 years.

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.

Proposed Oregon bill to disallow no-rehire provisions in workers’ compensation settlements

January 25th, 2023

AFL-CIO (a conglomerate of union groups) has proposed legislation to prohibit no re-hire/reemployment/reinstatement clauses in workers’ compensation settlements. Specifically, the proposed legislation would only allow…

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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Broad Ban to Non-Compete Agreements

January 18th, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to ban employers from imposing or enforcing non-compete clauses…

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What information should be considered when assessing compensability of an Oregon stress claim?

January 11th, 2023

When confronted with a stress claim, it is important to assess all relevant aspects of employment factors, excluded factors, and nonwork related factors in determining…

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