Former chief administrative law judge, Janice Krem is a professionally recognized practitioner of Oregon's administrative law. Ms. Krem has an insider's view of administrative agencies from her extensive experience working in state agencies. Ms. Krem's practice is exclusively focused on helping businesses, professionals, individuals and industry groups deal effectively with state agencies.

Legal Services

If you are dealing with a regulatory agency, I can:

• Help you resolve problems before they get bigger and more costly;
• Help you obtain a settlement of pending charges and proposed fines;
• Represent you at your hearing before an administrative law judge;
• Pursue an appeal of the agency's decision;
• Assist you in forming alliances with the similarly-situated people and businesses to deal with mutual problems;
• Spearhead changes in agency rules and policies.

To optimize your success in the administrative law arena, it is necessary to develop an effective strategy for dealing with agency staff, agency politics, and agency procedures. Effective representation in an administrative law case requires more than traditional trial skills.

Working with Other Lawyers

Because administrative law is a unique area of practice, clients are referred to me by other lawyers with less experience in this area. These lawyers appreciate the skills and experience that I bring to resolving clients' problems. Since my practice is narrowly focused, I do not interfere with existing relationships these lawyers may have developed with their clients.

Typical Agencies:

OLCC (Liquor Control) • Lottery • Dentistry • Veterinary • Nursing • Pharmacy • Engineering • Teachers • Real Estate • Construction • Maritime Pilots • Insurance • Attorney General • Therapists • Counselors • Chiropractors Social Workers • Psychologists • Accountants • Architects • Physical and Occupational Therapists

Typical Clients:

• Professional and Industry Groups (National and Local)
• Regulated Individuals and Businesses
• Health Care Professionals
• Alcohol Retailers and Manufacturers
• Real Estate and Construction Professionals
• Business and Financial Advisors

Typical Cases:

• Administrative Hearings
• Rulemaking Proceedings
• Appeals

Typical Issues:

• Licensing (issuance, renewal, revocation)
• Discipline
• Civil Penalties
• Negotiated Settlements

Experience:

• Oregon Attorney since 1977
• Exclusively Practicing Administrative Law for Over 25 Years
• Chief Administrative Law Judge, Oregon Liquor Control Commission, 1984 to1992
• Administrative Law Judge, Oregon Department of Revenue, 1982 to1984
• Judicial Law Clerk, Oregon Court of Appeals

Education:

• Willamette University, College of Law, J.D., 1977
• University of Pittsburgh, B.A., summa cum laude, 1974
• Manchester College, Oxford University, Oxford, England

Professional Achievements and Awards:

• Recipient of the Oregon Association of Administrative Law Judges ’ Award for her enduring contributions to Oregon’s Administrative Justice System, 2005
• Founder Oregon State Bar Administrative Law Section
  Chair, Oregon State Bar Administrative Law Section, 2000-2001, 2008
• President's Membership Service Award, Oregon State Bar, 1992 and 2001

Books and Publications:

• Oregon Administrative Law, 2005 Supplement, Editor, Oregon State Bar
  CLE 2005
• Administrative and Government Law, 2003 Oregon Legislation Highlights, Oregon State Bar CLE 2003
• Oregon Administrative Law, Editor, Oregon State Bar CLE 2001
• Administrative and Government Law, 2001 Oregon Legislation Highlights, Oregon State Bar CLE 2001
• Administrative and Government Law, 1999 Oregon Legislation Highlights, Oregon State Bar CLE 1999
• Administrative Law in Oregon, Editor, Oregon Law Institute, 1994
• Using Oregon's Administrative Procedures Act, Oregon State Bar CLE 1992
• Appearing Before the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Oregon State Bar
  CLE 1992
• Appealing a Property Tax Valuation, Editor, Oregon State Bar CLE 1991
  

10260 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 400 Portland, OR 97223-5514

Tel: (503) 697-8042 • E-mail: janicekrem@involved.com