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We all need the help and advice of a lawyer or law firm from time to time. Perhaps you are going through divorce or need help drawing up your will. Askamerchant.com can help you find the legal services you need by asking questions directly of the lawyer or law firm in your area that can help you the best. Were you involved in an accident and need representation to protect your rights? Are you an injured worker? Askamerchant.com can help you find the legal resources and lawyer that will help you fight for what you deserve. |
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Featured Merchants
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A K Ma and Associates Law Offices in Troutdale
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Animal Law Practice in Portland
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Black Helterline LLP in Portland
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Fidelity National Title in Portland
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Merkel and Associates in Portland
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Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt in Portland
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Steenson Schumann Tewksbury in Portland
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Tonkon Torp in Portland
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Warren Allen LLP Attorneys in Portland
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Zalutsky Klarquist and Reinhart in Portland
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College of Legal Arts
While we can all agree that there has definitely been a steady rise in lawyers and lawsuits over the past several years, the value of received law degrees also varies depending on the school from which it was issued. For those interested in pursuing an education in law, but not necessarily to become a full time practicing lawyer, the College of Legal Arts in Portland seems to be a great start. Within just nine months, students can complete training programs that will teach them the essentials of becoming a Court Reporter, Paralegal, Corrections Officer, or Medical Transcriptionist. The College of Legal Arts allows prospective students to realize their dreams of having careers in the legal field, without having to spend year after year in school.
Financial aid and career placement programs are also available for those who qualify.
Places to Visit in Portland: College of Legal Arts*
Category: Legal Education and Books
*Editors Favorite
Sara Alamdar, AskAMerchant.com Editor
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About Portland
Oregon’s largest city and the Pacific Northwest’s third largest, Portland boasts a population of approximately 2 million residents in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Known as the “City of Roses” for its ideal climate for growing roses, Portland is also known for its many parks, public transportation system and the Trailblazers NBA basketball team.
Portland’s Location
Portland is located in Oregon state where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet.
Portland’s Neighborhoods
Northwest Portland includes the Pearl District, Old Town Chinatown, the Northwest District, and various residential and industrial neighborhoods.
North Portland is a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Northeast Portland is made up of a diverse collection of neighborhoods, including exclusive residential areas and working-class neighborhoods.
Southeast Portland incorporates the warehouses along the Willamette through historic Ladd's Addition to the Hawthorne and Belmont districts and Gresham.
Portland’s Climate
Warm, sunny and dry during the summer with an average high of 81 degrees in July.
Winters are usually mild to chilly with moisture and a high of 46 degrees in January.
Average of 155 days a year with measurable precipitation.
Portland’s Square Miles 145.4 square miles
Portland’s Population 568,380 residents
Portland is: the Largest City in Oregon and the 23rd largest city in the U.S.
2000 Portland Demographics:
- White 77.9%
- Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
- American 6.6%
- Asian 6.3%
- Native American 1.0%
- Total Population (2000 est.)= 529,121
Portland’s Major Attractions
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
International Rose Test Garden
Forest Park
Portlandia statue
Powell's City of Books
Important Phone Numbers in Portland
Emergency:
Police: 911
Fire: 911
Sheriff: 911
Non Emergency: (503) 823-3333
Transportation:
Airline Information: 503-460-4234
Public Transportation: (503) 238-RIDE
Radio Cab: (503) 227-1212
Broadway Cab: (503) 227-1234
Yellow Cab: (503) 227-1234
Portland Taxi: (503) 256-5400
Portland Shuttle: (503) 327-1094
Northern Lights Towncar Services: (503) 760-2478
Lucky Limousine & Towncar: (503) 254-0010
Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL
Alamo Rent-A-Car: (503) 513-9550
Budget Car and Truck Rental: (800) 826-2090
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (503) 284-8055
DMV: (503) 299-9999
Dept. of Transportation: 503-731-8200
Utilities:
Portland Water Bureau: 503-823-7770
Public Utilities Commission: (503)823-3008
Portland General Electric Co.: (503) 464-8000
Pacific Corporation: (503) 813-5000
Constellation Energy Group: (503) 552-6150
Northwest Natural Gas: (503) 226-4211?
Comcast Cable: (503) 335-3663?
Time Warner Cable: (503) 234-6183?
DISH Network: (503) 684-1567
Qwest: (866) 438-4939
Other:
Multnomah County Library (503) 988-5123
Portland Development Commission (503) 823-3200
Oregon Convention Center Info (503) 235-7575
City Information:
City/County Information Center(503) 823-4000
Travel Portland (503) 275-9750
School Districts:
Portland Public Schools (503) 916-2000
Newspapers:
The Oregonian (503) 968-3162
Northwest Examiner (503) 241-2353
Business Journal of Portland (503) 274-8733
Willamette Week (503) 243-2122
Portland Observer (503) 288-0033
Radio:
KNRK FM - (503) 733-5470
KGON FM - (503) 733-5466
KKRZ FM – (503) 226-0100
KVMX FM - (503) 517-6400
KWJJ FM - (503) 226-9653
KFXX FM – (503) 223-1441
KXL AM - (503) 243-7595
KOAC AM - (503) 293-1982
Television:
KATU TV Ch. 2 - (503) 231-4222
KOIN TV Ch. 6 - (503) 464-0600
KGW TV Ch. 8 - (503) 226-5000
KPTV TV Ch. 12/30 - (503) 906-1249
KRCW-TV Ch. 32 - (503) 644-3232
KOPB-TV Ch. 10/27 - (503) 244-9900
Business:
Better Business Bureau (503) 226-3981
US Patent and Trademark (800) 786-9199
US Copyright Office (202) 707-3000
CDC (800) 611-5170
CA Contractors Licenses (503) 378-4621
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