Mc Kanna Bishop Joffe, LLP – Portland, OR

A Voice for Workers and Labor Unions

Dedicated to the Labor Movement

Mc Kanna Bishop Joffe, LLP is a prominent labor and employment law firm located in the vibrant Pearl District of Portland. Established in 2001, the firm was founded with a singular mission: to provide high-quality legal support to the labor movement, labor unions, and the employees they represent. The attorneys at Mc Kanna Bishop Joffe are deeply committed to the principle that workers deserve fair treatment, safe working conditions, and equitable pay. They serve as general counsel to a wide variety of labor organizations in both the public and private sectors, including unions representing educators, healthcare workers, firefighters, and tradespeople. The firm’s practice is rooted in a deep understanding of the history and importance of collective bargaining, and they work tirelessly to protect the rights of workers under state and federal labor laws.

Comprehensive Employment Services

While the firm is renowned for its union representation, it also offers robust legal services for individual employees and trust funds:

• Labor Law: Advising unions on organizing, contract negotiations, and unfair labor practice charges. They represent unions in arbitration and before labor relations boards.
• Employee Representation: Advocating for individual workers who have faced discrimination, retaliation, or wrongful termination.
• Professional Licensing: Defending professionals, such as teachers and nurses, in investigations and hearings before state licensing agencies like the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• ERISA Collections: Serving as collection counsel for multi-employer trust funds to recover unpaid fringe benefit contributions, ensuring that workers’ retirement and health benefits are secure.

Experienced and Accessible

The legal team at Mc Kanna Bishop Joffe is comprised of seasoned attorneys who are recognized leaders in their field. They frequently speak at seminars and provide training to union members on their legal rights. The firm prides itself on being accessible and reliable, offering clear and strategic advice to navigate complex legal landscapes. Whether representing a union in a high-stakes arbitration or helping a teacher protect their license, Mc Kanna Bishop Joffe, LLP brings a combination of passion, expertise, and unwavering dedication to every case.