About
John Gear is a devoted attorney in Salem, Oregon, serving people with purchaser and employee law issues on account that 2010. He makes a speciality of supporting customers anticipate and keep away from prison problems, however also stands up for them when they may be treated unfairly. With a special emphasis on elder regulation and nonprofit counsel, John Gear is devoted to offering powerful prison solutions for his customers. John Gear, a attorney based totally in Salem, Oregon, has been assisting individuals with client and employee law problems in view that 2010. His method is focused round assisting customers understand how the regulation impacts them and guiding them at the important steps to achieve their favored results. While he goals to save you criminal problems on every occasion feasible, John Gear is prepared to take action whilst clients face unfair treatment. In the realm of elder regulation, John Gear makes a speciality of existence-care and cease-of-lifestyles planning for seniors and adults with disabilities. He works closely with households and caregivers to make sure that each one planning is accomplished efficiently. Additionally, he offers steerage to more youthful adults and households to safeguard their pastimes in case of disability and to ensure their wishes are commemorated after loss of life. Furthermore, John Gear offers recommend and steerage to nonprofits on organizational structure, incorporation, strategic planning, and rules and processes. By specializing in chance reduction and organizational effectiveness, he facilitates nonprofits create satisfied customers and stakeholders while addressing any capacity reasons of lawsuits. John Gear emphasizes that nonprofits should prioritize their project and desires to be successful. In end, John Gear is a reliable attorney in Salem, Oregon, who prioritizes his clients' needs and strives to reap the first-rate feasible effects for them. With a strong consciousness on patron and employee law, elder regulation, and nonprofit recommend, John Gear is dedicated to providing complete criminal aid to people and corporations in need.
Legal Issues
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Foreclosure Defense
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions


Experience
- Lawyer
John Gear Law Office LLC
2010 - Natural Resource Specialist
Oregon Dept. Of Energy - Nuclear Safety & Energy Siting
2007 - Regulatory Affairs Lawyer
Michigan Public Service Commission
2006 - Research Lawyer
Michigan Court of Appeals - Prehearing Office
2004 - Principal
Catalyst Consulting Services
1994 - Principal Engineer
Westinghouse Hanford Company
1989 - Officer, USS Omaha (SSN-692)
US Navy
1984
Education

Graduation year: 2001

Graduation year: 1990

Graduation year: 1980
Associations

2012 - Current

2011 - Current

2011 - Current

2011 - Current

2011 - Current

2010 - Current
Costs
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Free Consultancy Service
My fee rate is $360/hour. Generally I don t offer free consults; I charge for almost all consults and apply the charge to initial filing fees and other costs if engaged for litigation. -
Conditional Fees
Most of my consumer protection cases are brought on contingency. For debt defense, I offer flat fees for defending against creditor suits or settling the case. -
Retaines and Rates
I don t accept credit cards directly and prefer checks so I don t have to pay credit card processor fees. If necessary, prospective new clients can check with me about using PayPal to pay the consult fee.