Gilion Claire Dumas, Business Attorney in Portland, Oregon

Gilion concentrates on business, estate litigation, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gilion handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Litigation

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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• Real Estate

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Gilion's primary office is at 3835 NE Hancock St., Ste. GL-B, Portland, OR, 97212. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gilion usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gilion discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Gilion for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gilion walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Gilion offer a free consultation?

  Gilion charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gilion's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gilion's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Oregon typically take?

  Simple business 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. Gilion gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Gilion take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Gilion 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 — Gilion 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 Gilion?

  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. Gilion will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Gilion accepting new business clients right now?

  Gilion's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.