Jim Boness

I earned my law degree from Southern Illinois University in 2002, and have 2 decades of experience practicing law. For the first 14 years, I practiced criminal law, growing a very successful solo-attorney practice and gaining extensive courtroom and trial experience. However, as I grew as an attorney, I realized that my interests drew me to a different type of practice. This is where the idea for INTELLEQUITY® was born.

Based on this new interest, I took a few advanced law courses in intellectual property at John Marshall University Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Upon relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2017, I earned my MBA at Portland State University to better help me to understand and assist my clients’ with their business needs.

My recent experience includes trademark, copyright and other intellectual property-related services, business formation and business law. I am licensed to practice in state and federal court in Oregon as well as federal court in the Northern District of Illinois.

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Oregon

Oregon State Bar

ID Number: 140617

Since 2014

Owner/Attorney

INTELLEQUITY Legal Services, LLC

2016 - Current

Started INTELLEQUITY in 2016, and have been providing personal, comprehensive and easy to understand business and intellectual property advice and services to all Oregonians. Areas of concentration include business formation, trademark registration, contracts, copyright and business law.

Owner/Attorney

Law Office of Jim Boness

2004 - 2016

Operated a single-attorney criminal law practice in Joliet, IL for 12 years. Experience in pre-trial litigation, hearings and trials, discovery and Client satisfaction.

Portland State University

MBA (2020) | Business

2018 - 2020

The John Marshall Law School

Advanced law classes in intellectual property

2016 - 2017

Southern Illinois University School of Law

J.D. (2002) | Law

1999 - 2002

Honors: Max and Irene D'el Era Academic Scholarship Richard E. Richman Ethics Scholarship

Activities: President of SIU Sports Law Society (2000 - 2002)

Max and Irene D'el Era Academic Scholarship

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

1999

Oregon State Bar  # 140617

2014 - Current

Illinois State Bar  # 6278820

Attorney

2002 - 2017

Activities: Criminal and Business Law Attorney

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Licensed A&P Mechanic

FAA

1995

Q. Can daycares charge for closed periods like holidays and breaks?

April 4, 2025

A: Typically this will be spelled out in any contract you have with the daycare, so my first suggestion to you is to look there. If the contract says they do not charge for those days but they are charging (or have charged) you, you have a basis to complain and perhaps even get any monies paid in error. It is common for daycare providers to include holiday charges in their policies, and such practices are generally enforceable if clearly outlined and agreed upon by both parties.

There is no explicit Oregon law that prohibits this practice. It is a matter free market supply and demand. If you do not like the practice, you can try to find a daycare that does not have such a policy. There may be other daycares out there that will not charge, you will just have to do some research, make some phone calls and see.

Another thing to consider is that in order to attract the best possible employees to watch after the children, an incentive the daycare can offer to its' employees is paid holidays, which of course, the cost they would want to pass on to their clients. Best of luck!

Remember, this information does not constitute legal advice and no attorney-client relationship is created with this communication. For legal advice and services or a review of any contract, please seek the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney. ... Read More

Q. How do I find out if my late father had a will in Oregon and if anything was left to me?

April 3, 2025

A: Under Oregon law, any person who has custody of a will is required to deliver it to the court with jurisdiction over the estate or to the personal representative named in the will within 30 days of learning of the testator's death. This ensures that wills are properly filed and accessible for probate proceedings.

You should check with the clerk of the Probate Court in whatever county in Oregon that he resided or had property to see if they can find a record of any type of filing related to your father's passing. If so, any interested person may petition the court for the appointment of a personal representative and for the probate of a will.

Remember, this information is not intended to be legal advice and is for general informational purposes only. This communication does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice, you should consult with a licensed attorney in Oregon about your specific circumstances. ... Read More

Q. Should I sign a settlement voiding my vehicle service warranty?

March 24, 2025

A: Signing an agreement that voids any warranty could cause you to lose any rights you may have otherwise have had under Oregon law. I am not sure what the jack stand and door incident has to do with the work on the axle or the rationale for voiding the warranty, but I would question why that is. They may be trying to give themselves a get-out-of-jail free card here. It certainly never hurts to ask for the provision to be removed. I do not know your position or how strong your case is (or what this case is worth), but if your position is legally strong (clear-cut liability and significant damages) and the company is afraid of litigation, they might just remove it. Demanding that it be removed on a weak case could possibly cause them to revoke any settlement.

It is always best to get a fact-based legal opinion or advice when working with settlement agreements. No attorney could provide enough legal information here to really help you make that decision without seeing the agreement or understanding how strong or weak your case is. Without attorney review, you may be giving up important rights you do not know of or have even considered. If the settlement is worth anything to you, spending the money on an attorney now might help save you from getting a raw deal, or at worst, provide you with a sense of security. Feel free to contact my office or any other attorney for a full review of the settlement. I wish you the best!

Remember, this is not legal advice nor does anything contained in this answer create an attorney-client relationship. ... Read More