Dennis S Reese, Employment Attorney in Salem, Oregon
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Salem, OR
Practicing employment in Salem since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Dennis S Reese is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. Dennis has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Salem, OR
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp matters from Salem, OR.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Dennis S Reese: Dennis S Reese is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. Dennis has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Dennis's practice areas in Salem
Dennis concentrates on employment, insurance, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dennis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Insurance
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in Salem, Oregon
Dennis takes employment matters in Salem, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Salem, Oregon
Dennis takes insurance matters in Salem, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Salem, Oregon
Dennis takes workers comp matters in Salem, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dennis S Reese, employment attorney serving Salem
Dennis S Reese is an attorney based in Salem, OR. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Workers Comp. Dennis has over 47 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Dennis works from Salem, Oregon and takes on employment matters across the region.
Mr. Dennis S Reese is a lawyer practicing employment law, workers compensation law, insurance defense law. Dennis received a B.S. degree from Willamette University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years. Dennis practices in Salem, OR.
How Dennis handles employment matters
Mr. Dennis S Reese is a lawyer practicing employment law, workers compensation law, insurance defense law. Dennis received a B.S. degree from Willamette University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years. Dennis practices in Salem, OR.
Who Dennis represents
Dennis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and workers comp matters in Salem and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dennis studied and practices
Willamette University
J.D. · 1979
Willamette University
B.S. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Dennis's state bar admissions
Oregon (inactive)
1979 · ACTIVE
Dennis studied at J.D. in Willamette University and B.S. in Willamette University.
Law school and academic background
Dennis completed J.D. in Willamette University and B.S. in Willamette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dennis runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Dennis's legal honors and published work
Dennis has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Dennis's professional memberships and bar associations
Oregon State Bar American Bar Association
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Locations
Dennis S Reese's office in Salem
Dennis's primary office is at 1011 Commercial NE, Salem, OR, 97308-0749. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Dennis S Reese — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Dennis. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Salem.
5.0
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How to hire Dennis S Reese — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dennis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dennis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dennis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Salem, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dennis
Dennis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dennis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dennis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dennis S Reese
How much does it cost to hire Dennis for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dennis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dennis offer a free consultation?
Dennis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Dennis's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dennis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dennis take my case if I'm outside Salem?
Dennis is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dennis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dennis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dennis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dennis accepting new employment clients right now?
Dennis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Salem, Portland and Eugene in Oregon
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