ORS § 105 § 105.100
Definition of “attorney.”
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As used in ORS 105.100 to 105.168, “attorney” includes an associate licensee of the Oregon State Bar practicing law in the licensee’s approved scope of practice.
ORS § 105.100 establishes how the term 'attorney' is defined for the purposes of ORS 105.100 through 105.168. Under this definition, the term extends beyond fully licensed attorneys to include associate licensees of the Oregon State Bar, provided they are acting within their approved scope of practice. This broader definition affects how legal representation and related rights are interpreted throughout that range of statutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 105.100, landlords operating under ORS 105.100 to 105.168 should be aware that the term 'attorney' covers not only fully licensed lawyers but also Oregon State Bar associate licensees working within their approved scope. This means that when these statutes reference an attorney's involvement—such as in drafting or reviewing documents—an associate licensee acting within their sanctioned scope may fulfill that role. Property managers and owners generally confirm that any legal professional they engage holds the appropriate Oregon State Bar credentials for the task at hand.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 105.100 defines who qualifies as an 'attorney' for the body of Oregon law spanning ORS 105.100 to 105.168, which includes statutes that may affect tenant rights and landlord-tenant matters. Tenants should be aware that legal assistance under these provisions can come from Oregon State Bar associate licensees, not only fully licensed attorneys, as long as those individuals are working within their approved scope of practice. Tenants seeking guidance on their rights under this range of statutes may wish to contact a tenant-rights organization or the Oregon State Bar's referral service to understand what type of legal professional can assist them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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