Paul Bovarnick

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Paul Bovarnick

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Discrimination, Car Accidents

1205 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR

Virtual Consultation Available

About Paul

Biography

Being injured is hard, so I always put my client's interests first, in trial or settlement.

I have represented hundreds of clients in injury cases against all kinds of people and corporations.

I have practiced workers compensation law in Oregon for 29 years.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

I handle railroad injuries (FELA), medical negligence, attorney negligence, premises liability and auto accidents. I have handled and tried cases in court in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Colorado.

47 years | 500 cases

40%
Discrimination 25%

I handle employment discrimination claims in Oregon and Washington, in state and Federal court.

47 years | 75 cases

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

I typically take on only cases involving denied claims in the Portland area and in north central and northeastern Oregon.

37 years | 175 cases

25%
Car Accident 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 46 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 43 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 1982

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Bovarnick

1205 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR, 97210

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Law Offices of Paul Bovarnick

1205 NW 25th Ave, Portland, OR, 97210-2422

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Paul Bovarnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Cindy Morris | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gratitude for Paul and his staff

Paul was the absolute perfect choice for me in my worker's comp case. Along with his staff they all worked tirelessly on my case and words cannot express the deep gratitude I feel for all of them. Paul stepped in and made sure I received the care I needed and negotiated a fair settlement for me. Not ...only was he there as my attorney, I was treated as though I were a family member. I was not the easiest person to deal with but the staff showed me the greatest kindness and respect and that meant everything to me. Without hesitation I would highly recommend Paul Bovarnick to anyone trying to maneuver through the worker's comp mess they might find themselves involved in. Thank you again to Paul and his staff.

Posted by Jerry | April 20, 2015

Lawyer that is your friend

Paul Bovarnick started out as my lawyer and as the case went I made a friend. He was always honest with me and talk to me often about the plan. Paul always called and questions about the case, more importantly he want to know how I was doing. Then he stayed honest to the case, he never tried to build... or take the case anywhere that we could not support the facts. Today we are still friends because of his honesty and friendship. If I have questions about things he still always answers his phone and talks with me and gives me great advice. Paul Bovarnick is my lawyer, my friend and you could not find a better lawyer for your case.

Posted by David | April 15, 2015

Denied Short Term Disability claim overturned

I asked Paul to write a second appeal for my Short Term Disability after my initial claim and first appeal were denied by a major insurance company and corporation. Paul's professionalism, experience, attention to detail and guidance in this matter resulted in the denied claim being overturned.

Posted by Matt | April 14, 2015

Excellent experience

My experience with Paul was excellent. From start to finish, I was always informed on what was happening with my case. He understands how to communicate effectively with both his client and other attorneys. He is up front and trustworthy. He and his hard working staff are very personable and professi...onal. I highly recommend Paul if you need a an attorney.

Posted by Alan | April 11, 2013

I absolutely recommend Paul Bovarnick

When I called Paul, he promptly returned my call, set up a time to meet, traveled to me, arrived near the location of my injury, visited with me, then we went to the location where he asked the property managers questions related to my case, and took photographs. He told me up front the obstacles, pr...ocedures and the approximate value of the case. In the end it settled slightly higher than what he stated up front, and that was due to his extra vigilance on a negotiation with my health care provider, who was not directly related to the aim of the suit. You will develop a freindship along the way with Paul and his staff, because of his and their deep integrity, involvment and understanding of your case. I consider Paul a friend and a superb attorney, including his staff. I do and have recommended Paul to others and will continue to.

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Paul Bovarnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dean Lederer

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paul is one of the smartest claimant's attorneys I litigate with. He understands the nuances of the law and is as cordial as he is intelligent. I hate seeing him on the other side because I know I'll have to work harder, but I love seeing him on the other side because I know it's going to be an enjoyable fight. Plus, he tells great stories!"

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gregory Zeuthen

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for over ten years. He is extremely knowledgable and compassionate. Paul has dedicated his career to helping those who are injured by corporate negligence is is one of the best plaintiff railroad lawyers in the state of Oregon. In 2012 Paul and I began working together on the Board of Governors for the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association."

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Diego Conde

Personal injury lawyer

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Dean Lederer

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gregory Zeuthen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

The Best Lawyers in America© 2016, US News and World Report and The Best Lawyers in America

2014

Mentor of the Year, Multnomah Bar Association

2004

Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar

1993

Certificate of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar

Work Experience

1983 - 1985

Associate, Bricker, Zakovics & Querin

1979 - 1982

Manager, Migrant Unit, Montana Legal Services

Associations

1991 - Present

Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Member

1983 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1982 - Present

Montana State Bar

Member

2011 - 2012

Or State Bar Comte on Practice and Procedure

Chair

2010 - 2012

Or State Bar Local Prof. Resp. Committee

Member

2004 - 2015

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Governor

2002 - 2011

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. Class 1 RR

Settled for $1.125 million

Kawasaki v. BNSF

Won $155,000 at trial

Annen v. UP

OSHA awarded $368,000

Kordopatis v. UP

$500,000 verdict

Hoppes v. UP

Settled in trial for $500,000

Kordopatis v. UPRR

$500,000 verdict

Oviatt v. Pearce

Won $130,000 following trial in Federal Court

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Education

1979

University of Oregon School of Law

JD

1974

Claremont Men's College

BA, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2013

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Motions to Compel

2012

Oregon Law Institute

Biomechanics at trial

2009

Annual convention

Electronic Discovery in Railroad Cases

Publications

2015

Trial Lawyer Magazine (OTLA) Dealing with Bad Behavior

2013

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Motions to Compel in Oregon

2012

AAJ Railroad Law Section Newsletter Annen v. Union Pacific

2012

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