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.

Who We Represent

SBH Legal is proud to represent some of the most recognized and respected employers, insurers and claims administrators in the Pacific Northwest.

Representative Clients

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.

Oregon CROWN Act Goes into Effect January 1, 2022

December 1st, 2021

In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed the Oregon CROWN Act. The CROWN act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and potential employees based on hairstyles…

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Washington Court of Appeals Issues Decision Restricting Type of Evidence to Rebut Firefighters’ Presumption

November 24th, 2021

In a recently published decision, Bradley v. City of Olympia, the Washington Court of Appeals clarified the type of evidence an employer or the Department…

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OSHA Reveals Standard to Implement Vaccine Mandate

November 10th, 2021

On November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) which implements President Biden’s vaccine-or-test…

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