Construction Liens One of the many things we have learned over the years is the lack of knowledge smaller contractors or even new contractors know about the Notice of Right to Lien (“Notice”) in Oregon. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (“CCB”) governs and notes the following: (1.) If you provide material only to a residential …
Forty years ago, when the paralegal profession was in its infancy, lawyers were not yet certain of the best way to use them, so they would often doubled as legal secretaries. Today, paralegals play an integral role in the delivery of legal services. While they still may perform administrative tasks, many paralegals assume much of …
Paralegals and Legal Assistants In every area of law, paralegals form the clerical support structure the legal system has come to rely on. What is a Paralegal? The American Bar Association (ABA) defines a paralegal as: A person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, …
