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Andrew Altschul

Portland, OR recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Andrew Altschul Dispute Resolution LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Individuals Litigation - ERISA

Biography

Andrew Altschul mediates and arbitrates employment, ERISA and other civil litigation disputes. He practiced labor and employment law at two of the country’s largest law firms before opening his own employment law boutique in 2004 and co-founding Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP in 2008, where he served as managing partner for 18 years.

He is an approved arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Service of Portland, and NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation). Andrew is recognized in Chambers USA (Oregon Mediators: Band 1), Best Lawyers of America, including being named 2021 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation-ERISA in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Super Lawyers, and in 2025 was admitted into the Oregon Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

Andrew served as the Chair of the Oregon State Bar Board of Bar Examiners, and as Co-Chair for the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee. He has also received, but no longer maintains his Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Andrew is also a frequent speaker at national and local employment law forums. He is an active member of the Oregon, Washington and California bars. Andrew received his law degree cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School and his bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College.

Andrew Altschul Dispute Resolution LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Overview

  • University of Michigan, JD, graduated 1995
  • Grinnell College, BA, graduated 1992

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • California, The State Bar of California

  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee Co-Chair 2009-2012
  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section Leader and Development Program, Class of 2011
  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section National Programing Committee Co-Chair, 2011-2013
  • Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners - Chair 2007-2008, Member 2005-2008
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • California, The State Bar of California
  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee Co-Chair 2009-2012
  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section Leader and Development Program, Class of 2011
  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Section National Programing Committee Co-Chair, 2011-2013
  • Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners - Chair 2007-2008, Member 2005-2008
  • University of Michigan, JD, graduated 1995
  • Grinnell College, BA, graduated 1992

Client Testimonials

Andrew Altschul is an exceptional attorney and human being. Any client would be lucky to have Andrew as his or her lawyer.

Andrew is a caring and very supportive lawyer. He would thoroughly explain the situation patiently in a manner I could digest. He was always empathetic and positive throughout the process, listening to additional thoughts I had and answering questions. He is extraordinarily intelligent and stands for justice. I feel very fortunate and appreciative that he accepted my case. And we won (against City of Portland)! Thanks Andrew & team.

Andrew Altschul agreed to represent me in a case against the State of Oregon even though upon our first meeting there appeared to be very little chance of successfully negotiating a settlement. However, after probing further, Mr. Altschul believed I was poorly treated during a separation and in a manner that could have damaged my professional reputation after 24 years of stellar performance with this agency. He made the consequences of every decision I needed to make very clear. He successfully negotiated an agreement that protected my reputation, provided six months of pay and provided the service at a very reasonable cost. I am grateful to Mr. Altschul and his firm.

Carole Hardy (Individual client)

Portland, OR

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - ERISA
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - ERISA, Portland, OR (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Litigation - ERISA
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management

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