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Employment Lawyers in Keizer, OR: 2026 rankings

35 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Keizer: Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Gilroy Napoli Short, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 35.

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    Most-reviewed: Gilroy Napoli Short, 204 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

35 Keizer employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 35 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Salem ranking. See Employment lawyers in Salem

Top 10 employment lawyers in Keizer at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Keizer at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights654.8★ (72)Salem, 3 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Jon Weiner593.9★ (25)Salem, 5 mi away——
3Gilroy Napoli Short594.8★ (204)Portland, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
4Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC574.4★ (26)Sherwood, 28 mi away——
5THE LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT T. CLIFF555.0★ (11)Portland, 33 mi away——
6Oregon Unemployment Lawyer544.0★ (10)Sherwood, 27 mi away——
7Workplace Law PDX544.5★ (15)Portland, 39 mi away——
8Saalfeld Griggs PC544.6★ (57)Salem, 4 mi away——
9Elmer Law, PC534.6★ (48)Salem, 4 mi away——
10Matthew C. Ellis, PC533.0★ (6)Portland, 40 mi away——

All 35 employment lawyers in Keizer, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Keizer

    #1 Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights

    Based in Salem, 3 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4750 Navigation Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights(503) 763-8642

  2. #2 Law Office of Jon Weiner

    Based in Salem, 5 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1415 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
    View profile for Law Office of Jon Weiner(503) 399-7001

  3. #3 Gilroy Napoli Short

    Based in Portland, 33 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews, the most in Keizer.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12755 SW 69th Ave #201, Portland, OR 97223
    View profile for Gilroy Napoli Short(503) 620-9887

  4. #4 Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC

    Based in Sherwood, 28 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20015 SW Pacific Hwy #221, Sherwood, OR 97140
    View profile for Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC(503) 461-6616

  5. #5 THE LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT T. CLIFF

    Based in Portland, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7307 SW Beveland St #213, Portland, OR 97223
    View profile for THE LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT T. CLIFF(503) 922-2071

  6. #6 Oregon Unemployment Lawyer

    Based in Sherwood, 27 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16115 SW 1st St, Sherwood, OR 97140
    View profile for Oregon Unemployment Lawyer(503) 406-2329

  7. #7 Workplace Law PDX

    Based in Portland, 39 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3518 S Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239
    View profile for Workplace Law PDX(503) 477-4899

  8. #8 Saalfeld Griggs PC

    Based in Salem, 4 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Church St SE #200, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Saalfeld Griggs PC(503) 399-1070

  9. #9 Elmer Law, PC

    Based in Salem, 4 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    245 Commercial St SE #130, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Elmer Law, PC(503) 563-7035

  10. #10 Matthew C. Ellis, PC

    Based in Portland, 40 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1500 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201
    View profile for Matthew C. Ellis, PC(503) 345-5497

  11. #11 Gayle A. Shields

    Based in Gresham, 39 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    13100 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
    View profile for Gayle A. Shields(503) 274-1603

  16. #16 Powelson Law Office, LLC

    Based in Happy Valley, 38 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10121 SE Sunnyside Rd #300, Clackamas, OR 97015
    View profile for Powelson Law Office, LLC(503) 496-5187

  19. #19 Ogletree Deakins

    Based in Portland, 40 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 SW Columbia St #1500, Portland, OR 97201
    View profile for Ogletree Deakins(503) 552-2140

  20. #20 LAFKY & LAFKY ATTORNEYS AT LAW

    Based in Salem, 3 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    429 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for LAFKY & LAFKY ATTORNEYS AT LAW(503) 585-2450

  21. #21 Ernest Jenks, Attorney at Law

    Based in Beaverton, 36 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18330 SW Alexander St, Beaverton, OR 97003
    View profile for Ernest Jenks, Attorney at Law(503) 627-0897

  22. #22 Larimer & Sears LLC

    Based in Salem, 4 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    570 Liberty St SE #240, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Larimer & Sears LLC(503) 990-7260

  23. #23 Troutman Law Firm P.C.

    Based in Beaverton, 36 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5075 SW Griffith Dr #220, Beaverton, OR 97005
    View profile for Troutman Law Firm P.C.(503) 292-6788

  24. #24 Fredrick & Finch Law Firm

    Based in McMinnville, 18 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2046 OR-99W # D, McMinnville, OR 97128
    View profile for Fredrick & Finch Law Firm(503) 435-1455

How we ranked Keizer employment lawyers

We scored 35 Keizer employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Keizer data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Keizer: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Keizer?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Keizer, OR is Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews. Law Office of Jon Weiner (#2) and Gilroy Napoli Short (#3) follow. We ranked 35 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Keizer are open 24/7?

2 ranked employment lawyers in Keizer post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gilroy Napoli Short (#3) and Wm. Keith Dozier, Trial Attorney (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Keizer work on weekends?

3 of 35 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gilroy Napoli Short (#3), Benjamin T. Ybarra, Attorney at Law (#12) and Wm. Keith Dozier, Trial Attorney (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Keizer employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated employment lawyers in Keizer is 4.4★, with a median of 19 reviews. Gilroy Napoli Short has the most, 204 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Keizer count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Keizer city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Keizer, OR charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Keizer, OR ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Keizer?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Keizer

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 employment lawyers serving Keizer.

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