Scott T. Cliff

Scott T. Cliff has over 35 years of experience handling complex employment law issues for both employers and employees across Oregon. He is known for his strategic, fair-minded approach to resolving workplace disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Clients trust his deep knowledge and honest counsel in challenging legal matters.

Scott earned his Juris Doctor in 1987 from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. During law school, he clerked for the Presiding Judge in Oregon’s busiest court and earned high honors, including the American Jurisprudence Award in Employment Discrimination and the Medal for Excellence in Advocacy from the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Scott is licensed to practice in Oregon state courts, the U.S. District Court for Oregon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He has written extensively on employment law and regularly lectures for legal and professional groups. He also taught Legal Writing at Portland State University.

Scott has received numerous recognitions for his professionalism and legal excellence. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a Platinum Client Champion designation, and repeated selections to Oregon Super Lawyers for Employment Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is also ranked among the Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Portland by ThreeBestRated.com.

Scott is respected for giving clients a realistic, straight-talking evaluation of their cases. He doesn’t pursue unnecessary litigation and is candid about risks, costs, and potential outcomes. He helps clients make wise decisions, offering efficient legal solutions tailored to each situation.

Scott T. Cliff continues to earn the trust of both clients and fellow attorneys, many of whom refer others to him. His commitment to integrity, clarity, and effectiveness has made him a sought-after attorney in Oregon employment law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Scott T. Cliff
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, The United States District Courts for Oregon
• Member, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• Member, The Supreme Court of the United States

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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