FOIA Request to Multnomah County regarding contingency fee agreements on December 1, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Multnomah County on December 1, 2025, seeking access to records concerning contingency fee agreements. The request was made under the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., by a news reporter from the Portland Courant.
The request specifically asks for all contingency fee agreements with external attorneys or law firms that were in effect at any time during the last 12 months. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. As a member of the media, the requester has also requested a fee waiver, citing their role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of their professional responsibilities.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
