The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff is a Portland, Oregon employment law practice serving employers, employees, executives, professionals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon. The firm handles workplace disputes, severance matters, employment contracts, discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, whistleblower retaliation, and restrictive covenant issues. Its work combines legal analysis with practical guidance designed to help clients understand risks, preserve evidence, and pursue informed solutions.
The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff represents clients in state and federal courts and before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. The firm handles claims involving race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, workplace accommodations, breach of contract, unfair competition, and noncompete, nondisclosure, and nonsolicitation provisions. Representation may involve early counseling, administrative proceedings, negotiation, litigation, or settlement.
The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff provides severance assistance for employees facing termination, layoffs, restructuring, or disputed separation terms. The firm reviews proposed agreements, negotiates employment and severance contracts, and advises executives and professionals about post-employment restrictions. It also conducts independent workplace investigations and has handled or overseen hundreds of investigations, including matters involving alleged unlawful harassment.
The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff brings more than 35 years of employment law experience to workplace conflicts and alternative dispute resolution. Scott T. Cliff has served for more than ten years as a court-approved arbitrator in Clackamas and Multnomah counties. The firm also provides mediation for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Straightforward advice, balanced judgment, cost-conscious strategy, and careful preparation guide its work for clients seeking fair, durable resolutions.