Michael R. Fuller

Michael Fuller is an American jury trial lawyer and law professor. Prior to law school, Michael worked for Senator Gordon Smith in Washington, DC. Through his jury trials and class actions, Michael has recovered over $50 million for his clients against Wall Street and Corporate America. In 2025 Michael received the Arthur H. Bryant Public Justice Award.

Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine every year for the past decade. His Martindale-Hubbell rating is preeminent. About 20% of Fuller’s cases are pro bono, meaning his services are completely free of charge. His main practice areas include:

• Class Actions
• Civil Rights
• Wrongful Death
• Pro Bono

As chair of the OlsenDaines consumer protection group, Fuller represents the little guy against Wall Street and corporate America. To learn more about Michael Fuller’s practice, visit his website underdoglawyer.com.

When an American citizen was illegally abducted by federal agents, Michael Fuller took the case.

When an out-of-state collections agency sued a Hillsboro resident over a debt he didn't owe, Michael Fuller took the case. Read about how he got the case dismissed and forced the debt collection agency to pay $19,000: KGW: An Oregon Man Was Sued Over Debt He Didn't Owe.

Michael’s cases have been covered by the NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, ESPN, Fox News, and The New York Times.

In 2023, the Portland Business Journal included Michael in its list of the '40 Most Influential Business Leaders Under 40.' Read an excerpt from Fuller's interview below:

What are your best leadership qualities?

As a young worker, I was motivated by managers who spoke plainly and acted with integrity. Now, as a managing attorney, I try to embody these same leadership qualities.

What is your proudest accomplishment outside your career?

During the pandemic, I was able to sponsor the construction of a new boxing gym for at-risk youth in Southeast Portland.

Subscribe to the journal to read more here: Portland Business Journal: 40 Under 40