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Richard F. Liebman, a founding partner at Barran Liebman has been named the 2010 Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year in Portland, Oregon by Best Lawyers.
Rick has been representing employers in labor and employment law since 1972 and has three notable "firsts" that truly speak to his professional accomplishments: he has been selected as the first "Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year in Portland" by Best Lawyers for 2010, he was honored as the first "Management Practitioner of the Year" by the Oregon Industrial Relations Research Association in 2004, and he was the recipient of the Oregon State Bar Labor Section's first "Distinguished Service" award in 2003.
Upon being named the 2010 Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year in Portland, Oregon by Best Lawyers, Rick noted that "being honored with such high regards is extremely meaningful when the award is based on recognition from my peers and clients. I am very grateful." Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting professional peer-review surveys, this year totaling over 2.8 million confidential evaluations. Rick ratings revealed a high level of respect among his peers for his abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Rick is the former chair of the Tri-County Affirmative Action Association and the Oregon State Bar's Labor Law Section. He is management editor of the Oregon State Bar's book and supplements entitled Labor and Employment Law, and has been an instructor in EEO law at Portland State University's Professional Development Center. Rick was also elected by his national colleagues as a national fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers for his sustained outstanding performance in the profession and is ranked #1 (with partner Paula Barran) for Labor and Employment Law defense in the State of Oregon by Chambers & Partners USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003-present. He has been selected repeatedly by his peers for listing in the Best Lawyers in America (1995-present). He has also been named as one of the top 50 lawyers in Oregon by Super Lawyers, 2006-present.
Best Lawyers, is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” To learn more, please visit www.bestlawyers.com.
About Barran Liebman
Barran Liebman LLP is an employment and labor law firm located in Portland, Oregon. Barran Liebman attorneys represent and advise employers on employment, labor and employee benefits decisions. Learn more at www.barran.com.
