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I earned my law degree from Southern Illinois University in 2002, and have 2 decades of experience practicing law. For the first 14 years, I practiced criminal law, growing a very successful solo-attorney practice and gaining extensive courtroom and trial experience. However, as I grew as an attorney, I realized that my interests drew me to a different type of practice. This is where the idea for INTELLEQUITY® was born.
Based on this new interest, I took a few advanced law courses in intellectual property at John Marshall University Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Upon relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2017, I earned my MBA at Portland State University to better help me to understand and assist my clients’ with their business needs.
My recent experience includes trademark, copyright and other intellectual property-related services, business formation and business law. I am licensed to practice in state and federal court in Oregon as well as federal court in the Northern District of Illinois.
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Franchising, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Communications & Internet Law
- Internet Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- ID Number: 140617
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney
- INTELLEQUITY Legal Services, LLC
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- Started INTELLEQUITY in 2016, and have been providing personal, comprehensive and easy to understand business and intellectual property advice and services to all Oregonians. Areas of concentration include business formation, trademark registration, contracts, copyright and business law.
- Owner/Attorney
- Law Office of Jim Boness
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- Operated a single-attorney criminal law practice in Joliet, IL for 12 years. Experience in pre-trial litigation, hearings and trials, discovery and Client satisfaction.
Education
- Portland State University
- MBA (2020) | Business
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- The John Marshall Law School
- Advanced law classes in intellectual property
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- Southern Illinois University School of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Honors: Max and Irene D'el Era Academic Scholarship Richard E. Richman Ethics Scholarship
- Activities: President of SIU Sports Law Society (2000 - 2002)
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Awards
- Max and Irene D'el Era Academic Scholarship
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Professional Associations
- Oregon State Bar # 140617
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- Illinois State Bar # 6278820
- Attorney
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- Activities: Criminal and Business Law Attorney
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Speaking Engagements
- How to obtain an immigrant and non-immigrant visa, Lagos, Nigeria
- First American Immigration Consultation Services
- 1 day seminar providing immigration information to Nigerian citizens who wished to come to the United States.
Certifications
- Licensed A&P Mechanic
- FAA
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Legal Answers
18 Questions Answered
- Q. Should I sign a settlement voiding my vehicle service warranty?
- A: Signing an agreement that voids any warranty could cause you to lose any rights you may have otherwise have had under Oregon law. I am not sure what the jack stand and door incident has to do with the work on the axle or the rationale for voiding the warranty, but I would question why that is. They may be trying to give themselves a get-out-of-jail free card here. It certainly never hurts to ask for the provision to be removed. I do not know your position or how strong your case is (or what this case is worth), but if your position is legally strong (clear-cut liability and significant damages) and the company is afraid of litigation, they might just remove it. Demanding that it be removed on ... Read More
- Q. I signed a contract for ATM placement in my place of business. The contract says that it renews automatically after
- A: Contracts generally do not run in perpetuity, but they can control the manner and timeframe for termination. As long as the contract is legally binding, you would have to terminate in accordance with the terms of the agreement you signed.
If this contract is governed under the laws of Oregon, there may be provisions under Oregon state law that might govern whether certain provisions within your contract are legal or enforceable, including provisions on recurring subscriptions.
In Oregon, it is unlawful to make an automatic renewal or continuous service offer to a consumer without presenting the offer terms in a clear and conspicuous manner before the subscription or purchasing agreement ... Read More
- Q. Signed a contract to buy windows, the following day, an addendum for financing. When does 3 day cancellation start?
- A: I am providing a qualified piece of information here because you have not specified what type of contract it is (Home purchase, condominium purchase, car purchase, something else?).
Assuming this is a home purchase you speak of, Oregon generally provides for the right of rescission on a home sales contract by the purchaser delivering a written notice of cancellation before midnight of the third business day after the receipt of the required written disclosure from the residential property owner(does not include weekends or holidays). Upon proper cancellation notice, all earnest money or deposits must be returned to the person who provided them.
If this is a condominium purchase, the purchaser ... Read More
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