James S. Anderson

James S. Anderson is a shareholder with Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers, P.C. in Newberg, Oregon. He focuses on OSHA matters, employment litigation, workers’ compensation, and administrative law defense. Mr. Anderson represents employers in federal and state OSHA matters across the Western United States and helps businesses respond to regulatory, workplace, and claims-related issues with practical legal guidance.

Mr. Anderson earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, Oregon. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon. His education provides a strong foundation for analyzing workplace regulations, administrative procedures, employment disputes, and defense strategy. This background supports his ability to advise employers on complex legal and regulatory matters.

Mr. Anderson has experience in matters involving OSHA enforcement, employment litigation, workers’ compensation defense, and administrative law. He has also been involved in legislative and agency processes for developing statutes and regulations related to OSHA and workers’ compensation in Oregon and Washington. Before joining the firm, his practice included general civil litigation, intellectual property and entertainment law, transactional work, related litigation, and criminal law.

Mr. Anderson is a member of several professional organizations and bar associations, including the American Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, Massachusetts Bar Association, and National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. His work combines regulatory knowledge, litigation experience, and practical judgment for employers facing workplace and administrative challenges. James S. Anderson helps clients manage risk and address disputes with clear legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association, Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Litigation, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Massachusetts
• Georgia
• Washington

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oregon
  Bachelor of Arts

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