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Jina Ly Clark
Clark Law and Associates, LLC
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Biography
Member of the Oregon State Bar since 2000 Member of the Oregon Federal Bar since 2000 Member of Washington State Bar since 2010. I practice in a variety of areas of the law, which is useful when there are overlapping legal issues. We offer a free phone consultation for the following types of cases:
Personal Injury
Motor vehicle accidents
Dog bites
Premises/Product Liability
Criminal Defense
Criminal Expungements
Police Misconduct
Breach of Contract
For landlord/tenant cases, we must do a consultation prior to taking information, as we represent both landlords and tenants. Our initial consultation for landlord/tenant matters is $200.00 with our normal hourly rate of $300.00/hour thereafter or we sometimes accept cases on a contingency fee basis for tenants after the initial consultation. Please call (503) 238-1010 and do not email regarding landlord/tenant cases if you are not a current client.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Animal & Dog Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Additional Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- General Civil
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
I only accept contingency fees in personal injury cases. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Landlord Tenant Cases: We charge $300.00 for the first hour for landlord/tenant consultations. For tenants we sometimes accept cases on a contingency fee basis after the initial consultation fee is paid. Please do NOT email us on landlord/tenant cases, as we have to do a conflicts check prior to scheduling. Criminal Defense: Flat fee or hourly Stalking/Restraining Orders: Flat fee or hourly. Expungements: Flat fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Oregon
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- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Clark Law and Associates, LLC
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Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- J.D. (1997) | Juris Doctoral
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- Activities: Women's Law Journal
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- Portland State University
- B.S. | Philosophy
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- Honors: Incidental Fee Committee Chair Person
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- Wallace High School
- High School Valedictorian (1984) | General
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- Honors: Valedictorian
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Awards
- Trademark Who's Who Honors Edition
- Who's Who
- Member ID 115952
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar # 000319
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- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
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- OCDLA
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- Oregon Federal Bar
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Certifications
- Juris Doctoral Degree
- Hastings College of the Law
Expunge One Oregon Conviction
Legal Answers
84 Questions Answered
- Q. Can I sue for negligence for a burn injury from faulty oven mitts in jail?
- A: The rules of civil procedure for those who are incarcerated present additional hurdles:
To preserve your state law claims in Oregon, proper tort claim notice must be received within 180 days. Then you have a two-year statute of limitations.
You must also exhaust all administrative remedies with the jail/prison.
You must show economic damages that you paid some money for treatment.
Without more information, I am not sure if you have any Federal claims. Were they deliberately indifferent to your medical needs after you were burned? Or, were you given treatment within a reasonable amount of time under the circumstances?
- Q. Neighbor dropped a mattress on child causing injuries, unsure of next steps.
- A: It is only a police matter if you believe the neighbor intentionally dropped a mattress on your daughter. Otherwise, it is a civil matter. See if your neighbor has renter's insurance. If so, their insurance will cover. Your daughter is entitled to her medical bills being paid and some money for non-economic damages for her pain and suffering. You may need to get an attorney involved to obtain a reasonable settlement.
If your neighbor has no insurance, it may be difficult to collect. But if you were to get a judgment, it is good for 10 years and it can be renewed.
- Q. Missed cancer diagnosis, tumor progressing rapidly, seeking advice on potential medical malpractice.
- A: Assuming the malpractice took place in Oregon, you have 2 years from the date of discovery to either settle or file suit. You will need to find a doctor willing to testify against the doctors who missed the diagnosis that they failed to meet the standard of care and be able to state you would have lived longer but for the missed diagnosis. If you don't have a doctor willing to testify, sometimes, you can find a doctor by paying a finder's fee to one of the companies who finds experts for cases.
I advise that you have your Will set up, if you have not done so already.
I wish you the best in surviving even if it means you have no case or a case of lower value.
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