Legal & Financial, Oregon
Lawyer cost in Portland, OR
A typical Lawyer figure in Portland is about $342 per hour, about 14% above the national figure of $300.
Typical cost
Typical in Portland
$342
per hour
Fair price range: $171 to $627
- On the low end
- $171
- On the high end
- $627
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Practice area
- Experience
- City market
- Flat vs hourly
- Paralegal use
Ways to pay less
- Ask about flat fees
- Use a junior associate
- Prepare documents yourself
- Limit emails
- Get an engagement letter
Lawyer in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $342 | $171 to $627 |
| National typical | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Bend, OR | $330 | $165 to $605 |
| Eugene, OR | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Salem, OR | $288 | $144 to $528 |
| Escondido, CA | $342 | $171 to $627 |
| Naperville, IL | $342 | $171 to $627 |
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Questions people ask
Lawyer in Portland: what does it cost?
In Portland, OR, Lawyer typically costs about $342 per hour, with most prices between $171 and $627.
Why is Portland higher than the national price?
Prices in Portland run about 14% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.