About JJH Law
At JJH Law, we work with businesses and individuals in Oregon and Washington to help them put their startups, small businesses, and large companies in the ideal position to thrive.
The JJH Law team is composed of a diverse group of experienced attorneys ready to meet any challenge you have head on. We have the necessary experience and training to deliver success to you and your business or organization.
Whether you’re a sole proprietor, have five employees, or 500, we have experience advising businesses and organizations just like yours. There isn’t any situation we haven’t seen! When you work with the attorneys at JJH Law, you’ll partner with a team of professionals committed to your continued success.
Meet JJH Law’s Experienced Attorneys
JOSEPH J. HADDAD, FOUNDER
For more than 18 years, Joseph J. Haddad’s law firm has focused on complex civil, business, and employment litigation, representing both employers and employees. His areas of expertise include Title VII, sexual harassment, the ADA, wrongful discharge, workers’ compensation discrimination, unemployment, non-compete agreements, and retaliation. He is an experienced litigator and fierce advocate for his clients.
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, OR 2000 J.D.
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1996 B.A.
TAYLOR DUTY, LEAD BUSINESS ATTORNEY
Taylor provides her clients with informed, strategic, and transparent legal advice. She represents businesses, employers, and individuals and empowers them to make informed decisions in their best interests. She prides herself on her communication skills and dedication to helping her clients succeed, whether in single-issue matters, a recurring advisory role, or in complex litigation.
Education
- Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D.
- University of Oregon, BA, summa cum laude
CARA DEFILIPPIS, BUSINESS ATTORNEY AND NEW CLIENT MANAGER
Cara builds genuine relationships with her clients as they work together to answer legal questions and overcome the challenges presented by complex business issues. She particularly enjoys representing passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners, helping them to reach their goals.
Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, Juris Doctor
- Portland State University, B.S. Sociocultural Anthropology
JENNIFER K REGER, ATTORNEY
Jenn has volunteered with organizations that assisted underserved populations, including Lane County Legal Aid and the Victim Rights Law Center. Prior to her legal career, Jenn ran her own company and helped manage other small businesses for over a decade. Her background gives her a keen sense to thoughtfully navigate legal issues that arise for her clients. Outside of the office, Jenn loves creating and trying recipes, trying new restaurants, crafting, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Education:
- The University of Oregon, School of Law
Super Lawyers Recognition
At JJH Law, we are proud to have three Super Lawyers. Lead Attorney and Founder Joseph J. Haddad and Associate Attorneys Taylor Duty and Alina Salo, all received Super Lawyers recognition for 2020. Joseph has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for eight consecutive years, and both Taylor and Alina (2019 & 2020) are recognized as Rising Stars in the fields of business and employment law, respectively.
Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in 70 different practice areas who’ve attained a high-level of professional achievement and peer recognition. No more than 5% of attorneys receive the honor in any given state in any year.
Naomi Moga, Paralegal
As the firm’s paralegal, Naomi supports the attorneys in both litigation and business transactional matters. She enjoys that her role brings on a new challenge each day and that she can work closely with the attorneys in developing strategies that suit the needs of each client.
Ashley Winslow, Paralegal
Before joining JJH Law, Ashley held a campaign internship with Congressman Peter Defazio, a co-composer of the Green New Deal, and an internship with the District Attorney’s Office of Marin County as a legal aide. From these experiences, she has felt a strong dedication to positively impact her community and thoughtfully make the world a better place. In her time with JJH Law, she is determined and committed to help every client based on their specific legal needs.
Brenda Velazquez, Legal Assistant
Brenda joined our firm in 2022 bringing with her a fresh set of ideas and strong motivation that has helped keep moving the firm forward. With a diverse background that includes experience in housecleaning, construction administration, and assisting and leading daycare classrooms, this individual has developed a deep appreciation and admiration for hardworking and often underpaid individuals. Through these experiences, she has cultivated a sense of patience, compassion, and attention to detail that clients will immediately notice upon their first conversation.
Areas of Expertise
At JJH Law, our attorneys are qualified and experienced in Oregon & Washington law. We service clients in major Northwest cities from Portland to Seattle, rural areas of Eastern and Southern Oregon, and everywhere in between.
Want to know if we can help your specific situation in Oregon or Washington? Reach out by calling (503) 552-1467 to learn more.
Areas of Law
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– Shirley
JJH Law
Find us conveniently located in Portland’s Pearl District:
1640 NW Irving St
Portland, OR 97209
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