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For more than 20 years, Barran Liebman has concentrated its work in five practice areas including employment advice, employment litigation, higher education compliance and litigation, labor relations, and employee benefits. They are proficient in the legal complexities of their practice, and clients benefit from the firm’s efficiency and effectiveness both in the advice they give, and in the litigation, negotiation, and mediation arenas.
Barran Liebman's attorneys are licensed in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia, including State and Federal District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Courts.
The firm provides practical and effective workplace solutions by supporting employers in the following capacities:
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Barran Liebman is distinguished for its knowledge, professionalism, care and responsiveness.
Barran Liebman demonstrates strong responsiveness, practical business judgment and a clear understanding of our operational environment, enabling us to address sensitive matters thoughtfully and in compliance with applicable law.
What truly sets it apart is its thoughtful, measured approach, taking the time to understand the full context of each situation and offering practical, well-reasoned recommendations tailored to the client's business needs.
Barran Liebman is outstanding and extraordinarily skilled.
Barran Liebman's ability to pair strong legal acumen with practical business advice has been an asset for our company. Its expertise in the Northwest on employment matters is unmatched.
Barran Liebman is distinguished for its knowledge, professionalism, care and responsiveness.
Barran Liebman demonstrates strong responsiveness, practical business judgment and a clear understanding of our operational environment, enabling us to address sensitive matters thoughtfully and in compliance with applicable law.
What truly sets it apart is its thoughtful, measured approach, taking the time to understand the full context of each situation and offering practical, well-reasoned recommendations tailored to the client's business needs.
Barran Liebman is outstanding and extraordinarily skilled.
Barran Liebman's ability to pair strong legal acumen with practical business advice has been an asset for our company. Its expertise in the Northwest on employment matters is unmatched.
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Paula Barran is the best attorney I've worked with in my decades-long career.
Paula Barran is wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Paula Barran counsel is always relevant and easily understood by clients who are not lawyers.

Edwin Harnden is respected for his long-standing experience in employment litigation and dispute resolution, especially in discrimination matters.

Shayda Le is a recognized employment specialist who handles wrongful termination lawsuits and workplace investigations, as well as non-disclosure violations.
Shayda Le is a delight to work with. She is very competent and reliable
Shayda Le is super detailed and thoughtful. She always goes the extra mile for her client.


Andrew Schpak is the managing partner of the firm, offering extensive experience in race and religious discrimination lawsuits. He is also engaged by clients for BOLI cases.
Andrew Schpak is a wonderful attorney to work with.
Andrew Schpak provides exceptional service. He guides our leadership group through both simple and complex inquiries with the same level of care and attention. We can always count on him to be responsiveness, thorough and thoughtful.
Andrew Schpak delivers results and provides extremely practical solutions to problems. He does not hesitate to provide prospective advice unprompted. We appreciate our partnership with him.
Andrew Schpak provides a very high level of client service. He is responsive, accessible and thoughtful in his communications, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership over the matters he supports. We particularly value his ability to remain calm and solution-oriented during sensitive employee relations issues.
Andrew Schpak is approachable and keeps a light tone throughout tough moments.

Chris Morgan is a very strong lawyer. I was impressed by him.






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