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Atty. John Gear, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA


Summary

Since 2010, serving people with consumer and employee law issues: I prefer to help people anticipate and avoid legal problems by understanding how the law affects them and what they need to do to get the results they want. But sometimes legal problems can't be avoided, such as when someone treats you unfairly and you need to respond. Sadly, among the many reputable businesses who pride themselves on treating everyone fairly, there are a few others, who often try to take advantage of their customers and even their employees at every opportunity. Many lawyers promise to be aggressive and to fight for you to the bitter end. It's an easy promise to make, and it can even be helpful sometimes. What I find is that what's most important is finding an attorney who puts helping you first, even when it means avoiding a fight (and reducing your legal costs). Sure, in rare cases, a legal brawl is the only thing that will do the job to protect your rights. But a lot of time, not. If you find yourself being treated unfairly or taken advantage of, my goal as your attorney is do what's best for you to see that you are made whole, as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Elder law: Life-care and end-of-life planning and preparations for seniors and adults with disabilities. This includes working with families and caregivers to ensure that the planning is carried out properly. And working with younger adults and families throughout their lives to ensure that their interests are protected in the event of disability and their wishes are carried out after death. Counsel and guidance for nonprofits about organizational form, incorporation, strategic planning, and organizational policies and procedures, all designed to reduce risk and maximize organizational effectiveness while creating satisfied customers and stakeholders and eliminating causes of complaints. As wise nonprofit leaders know, the "nonprofit" is just a tax status. Nonprofits have to be every bit as shar View More ?

Practice Areas

Estate Planning


Guardianship & Conservatorship, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Fees

  • Contingent Fees
    Most of my cases on behalf of consumers are brought on contingency. For debt defense, I offer flat fees for defending against creditor suits or settling the case.
  • Education

    Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
    J.D. (2004) | Law
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    Honors: Magna Cum Laude: 10 awards for top marks in Products Liability law, Professional Responsibility and Ethics, State Administrative Law, Federal Administrative Law, Election Law, Equities and Remedies, Law Practice Management, Trial Practice,
    Activities: Certificate in Trial Practice, Administrative Law; National Trial Team competitor
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    Washington State University - Tri-Cities campus
    M.S. (1993) | Engineering Management
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    University of Wisconsin - Madison
    B.S. (1984) | Nuclear Engineering
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    Honors: NE department distinguished scholars program
    Activities: Naval ROTC Battalion XO
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    Experience

    16 years of experience

    Address

    John Gear Law Office LLC
    161 Hig ST SE, STE 208B
    Salem, OR 97301
    Telephone: (503) 569-7777
    Fax: (503) 206-0924
    Notice: In person consultations only by appointment and with social distancing; most consults can be done by phone or zoom. Call anytime and leave a message with your name (spell first + last), phone number, best time to call you back, and a brief issue summary