The Law Office of Elizabeth J. Inayoshi, LLC - Hillsboro, OR

Strategic Workplace and Business Advocacy in Hillsboro

Navigating modern workplace challenges and corporate responsibilities requires a legal advocate with both rigorous legal skills and practical corporate acumen. The Law Office of Elizabeth J. Inayoshi, LLC serves employees, executives, professionals, and emerging entrepreneurs across Washington County and neighboring Oregon communities. Situated in the Lincoln Street Professional Center in Hillsboro, the firm bridges the gap between legal theory and workplace reality. Whether you need to find an attorney to evaluate a severance package or launch a new venture, attorney Elizabeth J. Inayoshi provides strategic, empathetic, and results-oriented guidance.

Executive Experience and Legal Credentials

Attorney Elizabeth J. Inayoshi brings an exceptional blend of higher education and executive industry experience to her legal practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Université Catholique de Louvain. She subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College. Prior to entering the legal profession, attorney Inayoshi enjoyed a lengthy career in the high-tech industry, managing operational departments and program teams. This background provides her with first-hand insight into organizational dynamics, resource challenges, and human resources policies. Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2013 and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, she has served on the Oregon State Bar Board of Governors and held leadership roles within the OSB Solo and Small Firm Section.

Areas of Legal Practice

Employment Contracts, Severance, and Workplace Rights

Workers at every level encounter contractual and interpersonal complexities in their professional journeys. As an advocate for fairness in the working environment, attorney Inayoshi advises professionals, executives, and hourly employees on vital employment matters:

• Employment contracts: Negotiating and reviewing employment agreements, independent contractor terms, non-compete agreements, and non-disclosure clauses.
• Severance agreements: Evaluating severance documentation, identifying potential release-of-claims pitfalls, and negotiating enhanced separation packages.
• Wrongful termination lawyers advocacy: Evaluating circumstances surrounding unlawful discharges, retaliatory terminations, and violations of Oregon and federal labor protections.
• Workplace discrimination and harassment: Guiding wronged employees facing hostile work environments, workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability, and unfair disciplinary retaliation.
• Wage and hour concerns: Resolving employee misclassification matters, final paycheck disputes, unpaid overtime, and statutory wage penalties.

Small Business Legal Services and Trademark Registration

Turning an entrepreneurial vision into a thriving enterprise demands careful structural preparation. When founders seek to hire an attorney for business formation, Elizabeth Inayoshi provides practical guidance in selecting the appropriate corporate form, whether organizing an LLC, partnership, or corporate entity. In addition to filing registration paperwork, she drafts tailored operating agreements, shareholder pacts, client vendor agreements, and internal personnel handbooks that align with current labor statutes. As part of protecting brand identity, the office also serves as trademark lawyers, preparing and submitting federal and state trademark applications to secure proprietary commercial rights.

Schedule a Legal Consultation in Hillsboro

Whether you are facing an urgent employment dilemma, reviewing an executive severance agreement, or establishing a small business, The Law Office of Elizabeth J. Inayoshi, LLC delivers transparent communication and skilled counsel. Contact the Lincoln Street office in Hillsboro today to arrange an initial legal consultation and protect your livelihood and business aspirations.