Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Oregon
124 approved rates from 28 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 25, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $605 | $380 to $685 | $210 to $975 | 10 |
| Associate | $545 | $343 to $650 | $200 to $760 | 14 |
| Attorney | $423 | $350 to $550 | $175 to $1,016 | 72 |
| Paralegal | $250 | $153 to $317 | $95 to $470 | 19 |
Approved rates by year
| Year | Partner | Associate | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544 (7) | $545 (12) | $255 (12) |
| 2024 | $610 (5) | $200 (17) |
Median approved rate by the year of the ruling (number of rates in brackets). A year shows a median at 5 or more rates. Not adjusted for inflation.
Attorney rates by years of experience
| Experience | Median | Middle half | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | $350 | 7 | |
| 5-9 years | $400 | 7 | |
| 10-19 years | $450 | $450 to $593 | 11 |
| 20+ years | $630 | 9 |
Only rates where the opinion states the attorney's years of experience.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 2 of 120 timekeepers (2%).
Cite these rates
$605/hr
In D. Oregon fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $605 an hour (10 rates).
$545/hr
In D. Oregon fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $545 an hour (14 rates).
$423/hr
In D. Oregon fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $423 an hour (72 rates).
$250/hr
In D. Oregon fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $250 an hour (19 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Oregon rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Goren v. SMA Hub, Inc., No. 3:24-cv-00580 (D. Or. Sept. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney; $325 for an associate; $95 for a paralegal); International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 v. Affordable Electric, Inc., No. 3:25-cv-00875 (D. Or. Sept. 24, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $215 to $225 for attorneys); Slevin v. AB Hollywood LLC, No. 3:23-cv-01404 (D. Or. Aug. 21, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 to $350 for attorneys); Bridge Housing Corporation v. Smith, No. 3:25-cv-02439 (D. Or. July 31, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $795 to $1,016 for attorneys; $379 for a paralegal); Garcia v. Westview Construction LLC, No. 3:26-cv-00122 (D. Or. July 30, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $651 to $666 for attorneys with 30 years' experience); Kyttanen v. Kyttanen, No. 6:26-cv-00528 (D. Or. June 11, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $675 for a partner with 16 years' experience; $560 for an associate with 10 years' experience); Rosenstein v. PacifiCorp, No. 3:23-cv-00136 (D. Or. May 19, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $410 to $594 for attorneys; $306 for a paralegal); Tallman v. Spencer, No. 2:23-cv-01773 (D. Or. Jan. 21, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $375 to $525 for attorneys); Trinh v. Shriners Hospitals for Children, No. 3:22-cv-01999 (D. Or. Oct. 21, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $975 for a partner; $545 to $760 for associates; $470 for a paralegal); Denton v. Shriners Hospital for Children, No. 3:23-cv-00826 (D. Or. Sept. 16, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $975 for a partner with 16 years' experience; $865 for of counsel with 30 years' experience; $760 for an associate with 7 years' experience); Great West Capital, LLC v. Payne, No. 3:22-cv-00768 (D. Or. Aug. 28, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $260 to $735 for attorneys; $260 to $275 for paralegals; $250 for a law clerk); Old Republic Surety Company v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co., No. 3:25-cv-00463 (D. Or. Aug. 21, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $325 for a partner with 40 years' experience; $250 for an associate with 2 years' experience; $155 for a paralegal).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Sep 25, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 Associate $325 $325 Paralegal $95 $95 The court's words
55.6 hours for Portland, Oregon, attorney Jesse Cowell at a rate of $350 per hour
2 hours for associate Lea Achim at a rate of $325 per hour
8.9 hours for legal assistant Jennifer Mendonca at a rate of $95 per hour; and 3.2 hours for legal assistant Mr. Forsyth at a rate of $95 per hour
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 v. Affordable Electric, Inc.
Sep 24, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $215 $215 Attorney $225 $225 The court's words
Petitioner's counsel requests only $3,212 in attorney's fees, based on an hourly rate of $215 to $225.
Petitioner's counsel requests only $3,212 in attorney's fees, based on an hourly rate of $215 to $225.
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Aug 21, 2026 · Disability access
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 Attorney $300 $300 The court's words
Attorneys Iain Armstrong and Lisa Shevlin have been licensed attorneys in Oregon since 2014. ... Their requested $350 hourly rate falls within the range for Portland-area attorneys with similar years of experience
Attorney Nicky Blumm has been a licensed attorney in Oregon since 2022, and his requested $300 hourly rate is reasonable based on comparison to Portland-area attorneys with similar experience and practice areas.
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Bridge Housing Corporation v. Smith
Jul 31, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $1,016 $1,016 Attorney $795 $795 Paralegal $379 $379 The court's words
Those per-hour rates are $1,016 for Mr. Briggs, $795 for Ms. Davis, and $379 for Ms. Jones.
Those per-hour rates are $1,016 for Mr. Briggs, $795 for Ms. Davis, and $379 for Ms. Jones.
Those per-hour rates are $1,016 for Mr. Briggs, $795 for Ms. Davis, and $379 for Ms. Jones.
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Garcia v. Westview Construction LLC et al
Jul 30, 2026 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 30 years $651 Attorney 30 years $666 The court's words
That process resulted in an adjusted rate of $651 for hours worked in 2025 and $666 for hours worked in 2026.
That process resulted in an adjusted rate of $651 for hours worked in 2025 and $666 for hours worked in 2026.
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Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable
Jul 1, 2026 · Immigration · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $800 $800 Attorney $500 $500 Attorney $500 $500 The court's words
Petitioner’s counsel seek rates of $500 per hour for Ms. Hellgren and Ms. Cunnings, and $800 per hour for Mr. Manning.
Petitioner’s counsel seek rates of $500 per hour for Ms. Hellgren and Ms. Cunnings, and $800 per hour for Mr. Manning.
Petitioner’s counsel seek rates of $500 per hour for Ms. Hellgren and Ms. Cunnings, and $800 per hour for Mr. Manning.
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Jun 11, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner 16 years $675 $675 Associate 10 years $560 $560 The court's words
Petitioner seeks attorney fees for Skinner at a rate of $675 per hour. Skinner has been a member of the Oregon State Bar for 16 years.
Petitioner seeks attorney fees for Seipel at a rate of $560 per hour. Seipel has been a member of the Oregon State Bar for ten years.
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Corvallis Hospitality, LLC v. Wilmington Trust, National Association
Jun 5, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $1,517 The court's words
they request between $1,241 and $1,517.25 per hour for work performed by New York and D.C.-based Jenner & Block partners.
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May 19, 2026 · Employment · Rates from a fee matrix
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $594 $594 Attorney $486 $486 Attorney $410 $410 Attorney $410 $410 Paralegal $306 $306 The court's words
N. Haslitt 29.4 hours at $594/hour = $17,463.60
E. Burris 18.8 hours at $486/hour = $9,136.80
E. Vasquez 91.3 hours at $409.50/hour = $37,387.35
J. Akers 4.5 hours at $409.50/hour = $1,842.75
S. Hunger 59.2 hours at $306/hour = $18,115.20
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Cascadia Wildlands v. Adcock et al
Mar 23, 2026 · Environmental · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 2 years $245 $245 Attorney 3 years $250 $250 Attorney 6 years $325 $325 Attorney 14 years $515 $515 Attorney 14 years $470 $470 The court's words
Uwaine seeks EAJA statutory maximum rates of $244.62 for 2023 and $251.84 for 2024 and 2025, multiplied by reasonable hours for a total of $80,968.30 in attorneys’ fees.
Jensen seeks market rates for an environmental litigator in the forum of Eugene of $250 for 2023, $275 for 2024, and $300 for 2025, multiplied by reasonable hours for a total $9,927.50.
Ince-Johannsen seeks market rates for an experienced environmental litigator in the forum of Eugene of $325 in 2022, $340 in 2023, $355 in 2024, and $370 in 2025, multiplied by reasonable hours, for a requested total of $88,579.00.
He seeks market rates for a senior environmental litigator in the forum of Eugene of $515 for 2025, $500 for 2024, $485 for 2023, $470 for 2022, $455 for 2021, and $440 for 2020, multiplied by reasonable hours, for a requested total of $59,009.00.
WELC seeks market rates for a senior environmental litigator in the forum of Eugene of $440 in 2020, $455 in 2021, and $470 in 2022, multiplied by reasonable hours for a total of $27,507.50 in attorneys’ fees on Mr. Mellgren’s behalf.
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Jan 21, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $525 $525 Attorney $450 $450 Attorney $375 $375 The court's words
this Court accepts Spencer’s representations regarding the customary hourly rates for Davidson ($525), Eyman ($450), and Redmond ($375) given their skill, experience, and locality.
this Court accepts Spencer’s representations regarding the customary hourly rates for Davidson ($525), Eyman ($450), and Redmond ($375) given their skill, experience, and locality.
this Court accepts Spencer’s representations regarding the customary hourly rates for Davidson ($525), Eyman ($450), and Redmond ($375) given their skill, experience, and locality.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
Dec 12, 2025 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $252 $252 The court's words
Plaintiff seeks attorney fees of $4,356.83, based on an attorney fee rate of $251.84 per hour for 2.4 hours worked in 2024, and 14.9 hours worked at the rate of $251.84 per hour in 2025.
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Nov 12, 2025 · Prisoner rights · Statutory rate, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $600 $263 The court's words
Burgess requests a billable rate of $600 per hour. (Mot. at 6.) As required by the PLRA, Burgess’s hourly rate must be capped at $262.50/hour, which is 150 percent of the 2025 rate authorized by Judicial Conference for payment of court-appointed counsel.
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Trinh v. Shriners Hospitals for Children
Oct 21, 2025 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $975 $975 Associate $760 $760 Associate $725 $725 Associate $650 $650 Associate $545 $545 Paralegal $470 $470 The court's words
SHC’s legal team seeks the following hourly rates: (1) $975 for SHC’s lead counsel, Sarah Ames Benedict (“Benedict”), a partner at the Portland branch of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
(2) $760, $725, $650, and $545 respectively for Christopher Byer (“Byer”), Meagan Himes (“Himes”), Olivia Munson (“Munson”), and Jandee Wallis (“Wallis”), all of whom are DWT associates
(2) $760, $725, $650, and $545 respectively for Christopher Byer (“Byer”), Meagan Himes (“Himes”), Olivia Munson (“Munson”), and Jandee Wallis (“Wallis”), all of whom are DWT associates
(2) $760, $725, $650, and $545 respectively for Christopher Byer (“Byer”), Meagan Himes (“Himes”), Olivia Munson (“Munson”), and Jandee Wallis (“Wallis”), all of whom are DWT associates
(2) $760, $725, $650, and $545 respectively for Christopher Byer (“Byer”), Meagan Himes (“Himes”), Olivia Munson (“Munson”), and Jandee Wallis (“Wallis”), all of whom are DWT associates
(3) $470 for Erika Buck (“Buck”), a DWT paralegal who assisted Benedict and DWT’s associates.
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Denton v. Shriners Hospital for Children
Sep 16, 2025 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner 16 years $975 $975 Of counsel 30 years $865 $865 Associate 7 years $760 $760 Associate 4 years $650 $650 Associate 1 years $545 $545 Paralegal 20 years $470 $470 The court's words
Benedict: Partner with 16 years of litigation experience seeking $975, fees ranging from $774 to over $900 with inflation
Dent: Of Counsel with about 30 years' experience seeking $865, fees ranging from $798 to over $900 with inflation
Byer: Senior Associate with 7 years' experience seeking $760, fees ranging from $486 but $774 in the litigation practice area and around $557 to $950 with inflation
Munson: mid-level associate with four years' experience seeking $650, fees ranging from $589 based on experience and inflation and up to $950 for the practice area
Willis: Junior Associate with 1 year experience seeking $545, fees ranging from $538 to $640 with inflation.
defendant seeks a rate of $470 for the work by paralegal Buck. Defendant presents evidence demonstrating paralegals with Buck's experience (more than 20 years in complex litigation) routinely charge up to $560.
Earlier rulings
| Case | Date | Approved rates |
|---|---|---|
| Great West Capital, LLC v. Payne et al | Aug 28, 2025 | Attorney $735, Attorney $350, Attorney $450, Attorney $400, Attorney $400, Attorney $565, Attorney $545, Attorney $420, Attorney $390, Paralegal $275, Paralegal $260, Attorney $585, Attorney $520, Law clerk $250, Attorney $510, Attorney $470, Attorney $260, other $200, other $200 |
| Old Republic Surety Company v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co. et al | Aug 21, 2025 | Partner $325, Associate $250, Paralegal $155 |
| Northwest Regional Council of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers, Local 16 v. Brawn Mechanical Corporation | Aug 7, 2025 | Partner $210, Partner $215, Associate $200, Associate $205 |
| Ellis et al v. Oregon Health and Science University | Jul 22, 2025 | Attorney $729, Attorney $729, Attorney $427, Paralegal $329 |
| J.S. v. Eugene School District 4J | Jul 22, 2025 | Law clerk $125, Attorney $200, Attorney $175, Law clerk $125, other $55 |
| Holt v. Urban League of Portland, Inc. et al | Jul 9, 2025 | Attorney $525, Attorney $425, Attorney $530, Associate $395 |
| National Roofing Industry Pension Fund et al v. JIC Construction, LLC | May 16, 2025 | Attorney $210, Attorney $200 |
| BMO Harris Bank N.A. v. M Brothers Transport LLC et al | May 14, 2025 | Attorney $375 |
| Magallon v. Robert Half International, Inc. | May 7, 2025 | Attorney $806, Paralegal $250 |
| Balcom et al v. Peterson et al | Apr 18, 2025 | Attorney $450, Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Regional Local Union Nos. 846 And 847, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Afl-Cio, and Regional District Council Welfare Plan and Trust et al v. Triton Steel, LLC | Mar 31, 2025 | Attorney $290, Attorney $290 |
| Matthews v. Legacy Health | Mar 26, 2025 | Partner $689, Partner $544, Associate $417, Paralegal $327 |
| Board of Trustees Oregon Sheet Metal Workers' Master Retirement Trust v. Northwest Refrigeration Services, LLC | Mar 21, 2025 | Attorney $200, Attorney $250, Paralegal $100 |
| Garcia et al v. Toezpecunia, Inc. et al | Mar 10, 2025 | Paralegal $150 |
| Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. RB Pamplin Corporation et al | Feb 18, 2025 | Attorney $295, Attorney $295, Attorney $240, Paralegal $150 |
| PACCAR Financial Corp. v. Siskiyou Cascade Resources LLC et al | Dec 20, 2024 | Attorney $300 |
| Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable | Dec 3, 2024 | Attorney $235, Attorney $245 |
| Wyatt B. et al v. Kotek et al | Nov 22, 2024 | Attorney $800, Attorney $600, Attorney $450, Attorney $400, Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Attorney $400, Attorney $400, Attorney $400, Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Attorney $350, Paralegal $250, Attorney $630, Attorney $625, Attorney $625, Paralegal $250, Partner $610, Partner $600, Attorney $600, Of counsel $485, Of counsel $460, Attorney $450, Paralegal $250, Paralegal $250 |
| O'Leary v. Radius Recycling, Inc. et al | Oct 29, 2024 | Attorney $612 |
| Bland v. Hebner et al | Sep 19, 2024 | Paralegal $95 |
| Falk v. O'Leary | Aug 15, 2024 | Attorney $250 |
| Bala v. Oregon Health & Science University et al | Aug 12, 2024 | Paralegal $175 |
| Regional Local Union Nos. 846 and 847, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, AFL-CIO et al v. LSRI, LLC | Aug 7, 2024 | Attorney $255, Attorney $250, Attorney $290 |
| Holt v. Urban League of Portland, Inc. et al | Aug 5, 2024 | Attorney $525, Attorney $425, Attorney $530, Associate $395 |
| Solano v. Preciado | Aug 5, 2024 | Attorney $418, Attorney $445, Attorney $458 |
| Bland v. Hebner et al | Jun 21, 2024 | Paralegal $95 |
| Oregon Washington Health Network v. Inspired Business Connections LLC et al | Jun 3, 2024 | Attorney $400, Attorney $425 |
| Holt v. Urban League of Portland, Inc. et al | May 22, 2024 | Attorney $525, Attorney $425 |
| Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable | Apr 23, 2024 | Attorney $235, Attorney $245 |
| Northwest Carpenters Health and Security Trust et al v. D&B Interiors LLC | Apr 17, 2024 | Attorney $310 |
| Gessele et al v. Jack In The Box Inc. | Apr 14, 2024 | Attorney $495 |
| Avenue 33, LLC v. Aventurine Capital Group, LLC | Apr 10, 2024 | Paralegal $260, Paralegal $200 |
| Gorman v. Douglas County Sheriff et al | Mar 21, 2024 | Attorney $240 |
| Lunceford v. Carson et al | Mar 20, 2024 | Attorney $450, Attorney $350, Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Freeman et al v. Smith et al | Mar 12, 2024 | Attorney $530, Attorney $495, Paralegal $200 |
| Kirschbaum v. RISE Law Group, Inc. et al | Feb 15, 2024 | Attorney $450, Attorney $450, Attorney $300 |
| Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable | Feb 9, 2024 | Attorney $245, Attorney $235, Attorney $218 |
| Avenue 33, LLC v. Aventurine Capital Group, LLC | Jan 16, 2024 | Partner $735, Partner $600, Partner $630, Associate $349, Associate $390, Paralegal $260, Paralegal $200 |
| Locals 302 and 612 of the International Union of Operating Engineers Construction Industry Health and Security Fund et al v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co. | Jan 12, 2024 | Paralegal $110 |
| Nufarm Americas, Inc v. Delta Ridge Holdings, LLC et al | Jan 4, 2024 | Attorney $350, Attorney $415, Attorney $375, Attorney $265, Attorney $295, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175 |
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Oregon approve for partners?
A median of $605 an hour across 10 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $380 to $685.
What hourly rate does the D. Oregon approve for associates?
A median of $545 an hour across 14 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $343 to $650.
What hourly rate does the D. Oregon approve for attorneys?
A median of $423 an hour across 72 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $350 to $550.
How often does the D. Oregon cut a requested hourly rate?
For 2 of 120 timekeepers (2%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Oregon?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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