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Oregon Legal Guides

Understand Oregon's specific laws and regulations across six major practice areas. Each guide covers state statutes, court procedures, and key legal differences.

Legal Guides for Oregon

Personal Injury

Oregon follows a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar, barring recovery for plaintiffs whose fault is equal to or greater than the combined fault of all defendants. The state has a two-yea...

Statute of Limitations: 2 years from date of injury
Comparative Fault: Modified comparative fault, 50% bar
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Family Law

Oregon family law is governed by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 107 (Dissolution and Annulment of Marriage). Oregon is a purely no-fault divorce state, permitting dissolution only on the ground...

Residency Requirement: 6 months in state (or marriage in OR)
No-Fault Ground: Irreconcilable differences
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Criminal Defense

Oregon has one of the most progressive criminal justice frameworks in the nation, though recent reforms have been subject to significant revision. The state does not have the death penalty, having imp...

DUII Per Se Limit: BAC of 0.08% or higher; commercial vehicles at 0.04%
Marijuana Legalization: Recreational use legal for adults 21+; up to 1 oz in public, 8 oz at home
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Estate Planning

Oregon imposes a state estate tax with one of the lowest exemptions in the nation at $1 million, with rates from 10% to 16%. This extremely low threshold means a large number of Oregon residents are s...

State Estate Tax: $1 million exemption; rates 10-16%
Small Estate Affidavit: $75,000 for personal property; $200,000 for real property
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Business Law

Oregon is known for its progressive business regulations and strong employee protections. The state has no general sales tax, making it unique among the states, but it does impose a Corporate Activity...

LLC Formation Filing Fee: $100 for Articles of Organization
Corporate Activity Tax (CAT): $250 plus 0.57% on commercial activity over $1 million
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Real Estate

Oregon real estate law is distinguished by its statewide rent control law (the first in the nation), comprehensive land use planning system, and non-judicial foreclosure through trust deeds. The state...

Statewide Rent Control: Annual increases limited to 7% + CPI; just-cause eviction after first year
Non-Judicial Foreclosure: Trustee sale with 120-day notice period
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