Overview
Justice’s practice focuses on commercial, business and real estate litigation as well as employment investigations and bankruptcy matters.
He has a broad range of trial and appellate experience in state and federal court. Justice advises and trains clients on business and employment matters and is a thought leader on topics relating to generative AI and its applications in the legal profession.
Justice currently sits on the Multnomah Bar Association Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the Oregon State Bar—Litigation Section. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, holds an MBA from Alaska Pacific University and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Professional Activities
- Multnomah Bar Association, Member
- Board of Directors
- Events Committee, 2022-present
- CLE Committee, Chairperson, 2019-2022
- Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section Executive Committee, Member, 2019-present
- Foster Garvey, Opportunity & Progress Council, Member, 2021-present
- Foster Garvey, Professional Development Committee, Member, 2022-present
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
- Professional Mentor Program, Mentor, 2020-present
- Alumni Association, Board Member, 2018-2020
- W. Harold Flowers Law Society, President, 2017-2018
Community Activities
- Know Me Now, Crew Member, 2021-2022
- American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas, Board Member, 2017-2018
Experience
Experience
Secured judgment for a large regional transit authority that permitted the continued construction of a large-scale transit project.
Obtained dismissal of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit related to the construction of a mixed-use building in Portland, Oregon.
Procured the enforcement and payment of membership transfer agreements for multiple legal entities.
Obtaining affirmance of trial court decision for property owners’ association
Successful defense of adverse possession and boundary by acquiescence claims
Successful defense of breach of contract cases, including misappropriation of trade secrets and bad faith claims
Successful defense of Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act and race discrimination claims
Successful representation of insureds and insurers in coverage litigation
Successful defense of a malicious prosecution claim
Representation of clients through the marijuana licensure process
Obtaining invalidation of a covenant-not-to-compete contract
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
Past Appearances
Publications
Services
Admissions
- Oregon, 2019
- Arkansas, 2014
Education
- J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law (magna cum laude), 2014
- M.B.A., Alaska Pacific University, 2008
- B.A., University of Alaska Anchorage, Psychology, 2006
Honors & Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, 2025
- Forty Under 40 Honoree, Portland Business Journal, 2022
- Top 40 Under 40 Attorney, The National Black Lawyers, 2022
- Rising Star, Oregon Super Lawyers, 2023-present
- Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2017-2018