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Sarah Nelson

Also known as Sarah Colbach

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Car / Auto Accident
  • 50% Personal Injury

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • US Bancorp Tower
    111 SW Fifth, Ste 1740
    Portland, OR 97204
    Office: 503-417-4227
    Fax: 503-417-4250
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (0)

My practice focuses on personl injury. I have experience in handling many types of cases, including car accidents, bicycle accidents, dog attacks and premises... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Accessible and communicative”

Posted by: Maureen, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had to fire my first attorney and then hired Sarah. She quickly came up to speed by knowing the proper procedures and laws. She quickly... more
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5 star rating

“Hire a Pro - Hire Sarah!”

Posted by: Aaron, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I've got to tell you about Sarah Nelson... After being injured in a car accident and being bullied by the other person's insurance I brought on Sarah.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

16 endorsements


Travis Mayor

Sarah is tenacious, intelligent and effective. She is a great trial attorney and a strong advocate for her clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Travis Mayor , Portland (OR), 7 months ago
Benjamin Cox

Sarah is a stellar attorney. While there are many stellar personal injury attorneys, there are very few who have quality experience working cases... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Benjamin Cox , Portland (OR), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Sarah Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 2001 04/27/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founder at Sarah Nelson, P.C., Trial Lawyer 2010–present
Lawyer at Zipse, Elkins & Mitchell 2002–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Oregon School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 2001
Portland State University Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science 1997

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Oregon Rising Star -- Plaintiff's Personal Injury Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
Rising Star Oregon Super Lawyers 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Multnomah Athletic Club 2008-present
Multnomah Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 30 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 6 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Importance of a Meaningful Free Initial Legal Consultation Sarah Nelson Personal Injury Law Articles 2011
I'm Not the Lawsuit Type Personal Injury Articles, Sarah Nelson Law 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Lawyer's Monthly Roundtable Portland Lawyer's Luncheon 2011
Physical Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Rountable on Financial and Physical Elder Abuse 2011
See all 4 speaking engagements