About John

John Gear practices shopper regulation at John Gear Law Office LLC in Salem, Oregon. Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2010, he has dedicated his career to serving clients in a number of legal regions, which includes employment law, property making plans, foreclosure protection, estate administration, and senior law. The company focuses on offering complete legal offerings to people and families navigating complicated legal matters. With a dedication to client advocacy, John guarantees that every case gets individualized attention and thorough legal evaluation. In 2004, John earned his law degree (J.D.) from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. This academic achievement observed his Master of Science in Engineering Management from Washington State University - Tri-Cities campus in 1993 and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1984.

His diverse instructional background contributes considerably to his analytical strategy in legal practice. This lets the attorney tackle complex legal demanding situations with a unique point of view. Most of John's work involves representing clients in shopper disputes, employment-related problems, and estate planning matters. He assists clients dealing with foreclosure by providing legal advice thru the facts of the process. Additionally, John gives support in probate and elder law instances, making sure that households can navigate these sensitive problems with readability and confidence. Cases usually progress from initial consultations through bargaining sessions, court appearances, and, when important, appeals—highlighting John's dedication to seeing each case thru to its conclusion.

Before setting up his law office, John held a number of positions within the legal and regulatory fields. He labored as a herbal resource specialist and regulatory affairs lawyer, gaining experience that informs his current practice. His career started as a research lawyer quickly following law school, and he later took on roles as a principal and principal engineer in the engineering sector. These experiences have gave him a nicely-rounded skill set that complements his effectiveness as a lawyer. John is actively concerned within the legal community, reflecting his commitment to service. He is a founder of the Oregon State Bar Nonprofit Organizations Law Section, which helps lawyers working with nonprofit entities.

Additionally, he volunteers with several organizations, including the Veterans Pro Bono Consortium and the DeMuniz Resource Center legal re-entry program. His dedication to underserved populations is clear in his work with the OSB Military Assistance Panel. Furthermore, John has a unique background as an officer on the USS Omaha (SSN-692), which adds a distinct perspective to his legal practice. Through his multifaceted knowledge, John continues to advocate for clients whilst contributing to the legal network through volunteer efforts and management roles.

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D. (2004) | Law

2001

Washington State University - Tri-Cities campus

M.S. (1993) | Engineering Management

1990

University of Wisconsin - Madison

B.S. (1984) | Nuclear Engineering

1980

Experience

Lawyer

John Gear Law Office LLC
2010

Natural Resource Specialist

Oregon Dept. Of Energy - Nuclear Safety & Energy Siting
2007

Regulatory Affairs Lawyer

Michigan Public Service Commission
2006

Research Lawyer

Michigan Court of Appeals - Prehearing Office
2004

Principal

Catalyst Consulting Services
1994

Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Hanford Company
1989

Officer, USS Omaha (SSN-692)

US Navy
1984

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan
Oregon

Court Admissions

Oregon Supreme Court State Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Consumer Law Employment Law Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense Probate Elder Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Negotiations Court appearances Appeals

Professional Associations

Veterans Pro Bono Consortium

Volunteer Lawyer 2012 - Current

OSB Nonprofit Organizations Law Section

Founder 2011 - Current

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

has membership 2011 - Current

DeMuniz Resource Center prison re entry program

Volunteer Supervising Lawyer 2011 - Current

OSB Military Assistance Panel

Volunteer Lawyer 2010 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 161 High St SE, Ste 208B Salem OR 97301-3610