William E. Gaar

William E. Gaar is an employment and litigation attorney and Shareholder, SPHR / President at Buckley Law P.C., who advises businesses, employers, and organizations on workplace and business law matters across complex industries. He helps clients manage daily human resource issues, prepare employee agreements, address compensation concerns, and protect business interests. His work includes representation in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and agency proceedings. William also assists clients in health care, long-term care, automobile, agricultural, and small medical business settings with practical legal guidance.

William earned his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, where he was a Cornelius Honor Society nominee. He earned his B.A. in English from Kansas State University. His legal education and writing background support his work as an advocate, adviser, and litigator. He applies clear analysis when helping employers understand workplace duties, contract needs, employment risks, and dispute options. His education also supports his ability to explain legal issues in direct, useful language.

William has built a law career focused on employment law, civil litigation, health care, and business law matters. He serves as chair of the Employment Law and Litigation Practice Group and as President of Buckley Law P.C. He has spoken at Portland State University and presented on topics such as workplace bias, employee investigations, social media policies, and legal teamwork. His professional recognition includes SPHR certification, Senior Fellow status with Litigation Counsel of America, and Best Lawyers honors.

William E. Gaar helps people by giving employers and businesses steady guidance before problems become costly disputes. He advises on trade secrets, confidentiality, and non-compete agreements, and he represents clients when enforcement or defense becomes necessary. He also helps organizations respond to employment claims, consumer issues, commercial disputes, and general litigation matters. His work supports clients who need practical answers, strong advocacy, and clear direction while protecting their employees, operations, and long-term business goals through sound legal planning and risk control.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder and President, Buckley Law P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Trial Law Institute
• Member, Diversity Law Institute
• Member, Washington State Bar
• Board Member, Oregon International Air Show
• Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kansas State University
  B.A. in English

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