Rebecca Cassady

Attorney

Biography

With her fresh, curious, and practical perspective on complex legal challenges, Rebecca Cassady relishes being an advocate for those who have been wronged.

After studying history as an undergrad, Rebecca began her legal career as a receptionist at a plaintiff- focused law firm in Portland. She rose to become a stellar Case Development Assistant before deciding to attend law school on a dare. During her studies, Rebecca served on the boards of several student organizations and externed at the Lewis and Clark Small Business Legal Clinic. Aside from graduating with honors, she externed for the Appellate Commissioner at the Oregon Court of Appeals, and at the U.S. District Court of Oregon.

Now focusing on legal malpractice, insurance coverage, trust and estate, and business litigation, clients find in Rebecca empathic and dogged support as they deal with difficult issues. She enjoys few things more than tackling a complicated motion.

An active participant in her community, Rebecca seeks out new experiences that inform her understanding of how the world works. She serves on the board of MetroEast, non-profit that promotes civic engagement through media in East Multnomah County and has volunteered with the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) to support LGBTQ+ students discriminated against by religious schools and colleges. Rebecca shares her life with three rescue animals (two cats and a dog) and aspires to become more involved in animal advocacy.

Favorite Legal TV Show: Better Call Saul
Favorite Legal Podcast: Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick
Favorite Portland Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Favorite Portland Restaurants: Norah, Shalom Y’all

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Admitted to Practice
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Oregon
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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Professional Memberships
  • Oregon State Bar 
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Oregon Women Lawyers
  • Multnomah Bar Association 
  • Oregon State Bar Quality of Life Committee, Current Chair
  • Oregon State Bar Young Lawyers Division
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Education
  • Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • Portland State University, B.A., summa cum laude