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.

Oregon OSHA – Senate Bill 592A Significantly Expands Oregon OSHA Investigation Authority and Substantially Increases Civil Penalties.

May 26th, 2023

Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that expands OSHA investigation authority and increase the penalties businesses face when they violate workplace safety rules. Governor Tina…

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Changes coming to retroactive temporary disability authorizations in Oregon

May 22nd, 2023

In our prior blog post, here, we discussed the changes coming under House Bill 4138, as it relates to claim closure and overpayment issues. We…

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Compensability of Medical Treatment in Oregon – Standard: Related in Material part to “Work Injury” or Directed to Accepted Conditions

May 11th, 2023

In 2019 the Oregon Supreme Court determined that medical services under ORS 656.245 for an unclaimed, unaccepted condition can be the responsibility of a carrier…

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