David N Eder

David N Eder

also known as David Eder

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Car accident Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Sexual Harassment

278 SW Arthur Street, Portland, OR

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 49%

Experienced litigator with proven record of buildig cases up against insurance companies and obtaining big awards/verdicts. Results speak for themselves!

21 years | 5,000 cases

49%
Wrongful Death 30%

Experience with insurance coverage, economics, arbitration and trial. Results speak for themselves! Experience litigating/settling wrongful deaths from automobiles/cares, medical malpractice and daycare cases.

21 years | 50 cases

30%
Medical Malpractice 20%

Lead attorney on multi-million dollar medical malpractice cases.

21 years | 100 cases

20%
Sexual Harassment 1%

School District sexual abuse against students as well as sex abuse cases against doctors/medical professionals.

21 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thuemmel, Uhle & Eder

278 SW Arthur Street, Portland, OR, 97201

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David N Eder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

161 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 47 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

You need the best advocate, call David Eder.

I enthusiastically recommend David Eder and the team at Thuemmel Uhle & Eder. Bottom line, you need the best there is to navigate in the legal world David is that professional. David delivered above and beyond my expectations. He finalized tax free cash settlements for me that were larger than I ...ever expected. Clearly, having David Eder on your team is a “force multiplier”, he is known in the legal community, insurance community and by a broad array of experts. My recommendation is based upon my own personal experience with personal injury. I am a retired United States Marine Corps Officer, and police officer. I was involved in not one, but two vehicle crashes and sustained personal injury and the loss of my vehicle. When I was T-Boned by a driver with a suspended license, I contacted David on the phone and he provided me with concise understandable information and guidance. Please note, he was immediately available on the phone and subsequently always available on the phone or by email. We were working on the complex issues related to the first crash. Subsequently, I was in a second crash. I was rear ended on Hwy 26 near the tunnel. As soon as I was able, I contacted David on the phone. He responded and immediately developed and provided an easy to follow plan of action. David recalled off the top of his head the details of the first crash and he knew who I was. Important to point out, I was not a case or number, I was treated as a valued client and person. Legal advice when you are under stress and trauma is critical. I underscore this, despite the training in the USMC and as a police officer, I can tell you when you are in a crash and injured you are not thinking clearly. You need to follow a logical simple plan of action, David provides that advice. David is there for you, he will provide advice so you can avoid making bad decisions, he has your back. During my treatment and work with medical service providers, rehabilitation, insurance companies and others involved, David was there advocating for me and providing constant updates. David developed a strategic plan to deal with all the stakeholders involved in my case. He worked on the two crash cases and cut through the barriers that were put in front of us. David worked around the clock advocating for me and protecting my interests. I never had a question that was not answered. I have 100% faith in his skills and abilities. You can imagine with multiple insurance companies and healthcare providers, issues are complex. The complexity was increased due to the timelines associated with two crashes. David is a tenacious advocate. When you need the very best, contact David Eder, you will not find a better attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly recommend!!

I hired David at Thuemmel Uhle & Eder to handle my two car crash cases. The cases were complex and I needed his legal expertise. David, Joel and Ben took so much stress off of me making sure all of my medical bills were paid! They worked like crazy to come up with a plan and get me a fantastic resu...lt. David is a great communicator and always quick to reply to my emails. I could not be happier with the outcome. I'll confidently refer him to everyone I know that is involved in a car crash.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Compassionate, hardworking advocate - hiring him is the best decision you can make!

Hiring David Eder to represent me in my personal injury case was the best decision I ever made. After a devastating accident there was no way I could navigate the complexities of a claim by myself. I was focused on surgeries, physical therapy, healing, getting back to work, earning enough to cover my... medical bills, and getting my life back. The last thing I could deal with was all the documentation and negotiation with collection agencies and begging billing providers to hold billing until after the settlement. David worked tirelessly on my behalf to secure the best possible outcome for me, and advise me along the way. Throughout the many month process David was so consistent in checking in with me as to my progress in therapy, any new developments, check-ins before and after surgery, and constant communication. I couldn't have asked for better, and I know he worked late evenings, weekends, and many weeks to ensure I was able to afford the constant medical bills (or delay the bills until after the settlement). He was in constant negotiation and updates to the other party's insurance adjuster, and was very detail-oriented collecting all the billings and limitations I experienced, so at the end was able to negotiate an excellent settlement in my case. But most importantly he was compassionate and kind throughout the process and did his best to ensure I was not financially devastated by the accident and all of the injuries I sustained. I would never have made it to settlement had I not hired him! I highly recommend him to anyone involved in a personal injury case, you couldn't ask for better.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Car Accident as a Lyft Passanger on Vacation

My wife and I were involved in a motor vehicle accident while on vacation out of state. Our Lyft vehicle was rear ended and instead of going to dinner, we spent our afternoon and evening at the emergency room. When we returned home, we saw our chiropractor and he recommended we seek an attorney for a...dvice and suggested David as a resource.  At first we were hesitant to call David for help because we thought we could navigate it all on our own...our medical treatment, our Lyft driver's insurance and the driver's insurance company that hit our Lyft car.  it seemed pretty straightforward, right?  Wrong.  After the first few calls with the insurance companies, we were feeling misdirected and we were worried we may unknowingly settle at our expense. We called David and he scheduled to meet with us right away. From the beginning, he was very upfront with the process and costs.  At every meeting, we knew what David was working on, his next steps and we knew what action items we needed to follow up on too.  We received updates from David regularly and our questions to him were always responded to promptly; we even heard from him on nights and weekends! Our MVA was complicated, but we trusted David, followed his recommendations and ended up with a VERY favorable outcome.  My wife and I are very thankful to David, his team and highly recommend him. 

Posted by Brock | May 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best accident attorney

My wife and I had a car cross over in our lane and caused head on crash in August 2019. I was Lifeflighted to OHSU and almost died. I lost my spleen had several other issues along broken bones at age 27. My wife was taken by ambulance and was pretty banged up. While I was in the ICU at OHSU, I d...ecided we needed an attorney. I was referred to David Eder from a family friend. David came to the hospital right away and spoke with both my wife and I. He was caring, knowledgeable and straightforward. David told us that the other driver didn’t have very high limits on his insurance policy. I was under the impression when you have car insurance that you are covered in an accident. Not so, when the expenses go over the limits. I never thought that I might have to end up paying for an accident I didn’t cause. My wife and I were out of OHSU for 6 weeks or so and received certified letters from the hospital putting a lien against my wife and myself. How can this be? we shouldn’t have to pay for another persons negligence. Our attorney David explained how unfortunately this can happen but that he would do everything in his power to prevent that from happening as best he could. David was right on every bill we received he worked hard to get our medical expenses reduced down and finally a settlement after 8 months. We would recommend David Eder and his law firm Knowledge Result Thuemmel Uhle & Eder to anyone who needs an accident attorney . David worked hard, he never got paid until the settlement was completed. In a pretty scary time it was nice to have David in our corner. David kept telling us we just needed to get healthy and he would take care of the rest! We can’t say enough about how thankful and lucky we were to have David Eder representing us!! Sent from my iPhone

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David N Eder's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Gilbert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has it all -- experience, knowledge, and a friendly personality. If I and someone I cared about needed a DUI attorney, he'd be the first person I'd call."

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Loren Thompson

Car accident lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is fair, conscientious, hard-working, and a stand-up guy. You can't go wrong."

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Ann Fisher

Litigation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a bright and capable a lawyer - smart on the law, smart on the process, and works effectively with divergent groups of people. He will get the job done often finding solutions that others overlook. He is definitely a 10!"

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Laura Salerno Owens

Litigation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I have had the opportunity to work with him, and have found his work ethic and legal skills top notch. I highly recommend him."

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Joel Sturm

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I got to work under David's supervision on several matters. He was extremely attentive to details and demonstrated a knack for reducing complex issues into compelling narratives to persuasively argue his position. I highly recommend him as a trial attorney."

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Drew Baumchen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David and I attended law school together, and he has been a colleague and friend for many years. He is a very knowledgeable and effective lawyer in DUI and criminal matters, as well as many areas of civil litigation. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Jonathan Corey

Government lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Crow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known David for years, both personally and professionally. I consider David a more than competent adversary as well as a friend...I can think of no better way to view a fellow attorney"

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Benjamin Grandy

Government lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a compassionate and effective advocate. He's been opposing counsel in a number of cases that I've handled and I've always found him to be very professional. He's an excellent lawyer."

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Frederick Okamura

Government lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with David on a number of different projects and in various circumstances over the years of his involvement with the Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Division and I have consistently been impressed with his drive, thoughtfulness, and clever problem-solving acumen. David possesses a fine legal mind and the good sense that empowers him to real accomplishment in the world."

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Sara Eder

Litigation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer was very professional, timely in his responses to me and gave me thorough information to make good decisions."

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Jessica Cousineau

Government lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has been contentious and diligent in completing every project that I have worked with him on. His results are comprehensive, creative, and often more than I expected."

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Bradford Miller

Personal injury lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I only "endorse" lawyers that I would stake my reputation on, and David is one of those lawyers. I refer clients to David knowing they will be cared-for, respected, and get the optimal result. David has made me look good time and time again, by getting my clients and referrals great results. What more can you ask for?"

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Ross Williamson

Government lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a thoughtful and professional attorney. I have relied on his expertise and experience in serving municipal clients. I enjoy his good attitude and friendly personality."

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Collin McKean

Government lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to know David Eder through mutual involvment with the Oregon New Lawyers Division. I've found Mr. Eder to be professional and a generous individual."

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Shawn Menashe

Government lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Ryan Hilts

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is one of the most respected lawyers - both ethically and for his trial skills - in Oregon. I highly recommend him."

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Marc Johnston

Litigation lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a great attorney, and a good person. He is honest, hard working and compassionate. I endorse his work."

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James Bruce

General practice lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent attorney. He has honesty, integrity, and determination."

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George Gilbert

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Wendy Fay

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joel Sturm

Car accident lawyer

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Loren Thompson

Family lawyer

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Drew Baumchen

Insurance lawyer

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Benjamin Grandy

Personal injury lawyer

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Jared Justice

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Ludwig

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Bass

Tax lawyer

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Marisa Rolland

Business lawyer

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Jessica Cousineau

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Jeffrey Wolfstone

Business lawyer

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Frederick Okamura

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Ross Williamson

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Ryan Hilts

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2017

Top 1% National Ranking, Lawyer of Distinction

2017

Lawyer of Distinction Top 3% National Ranking, Expert Network

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top one percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, University of Oregon

2013

Member Services Award, Oregon State Bar

2012

Top 25 lawyer under age 40 (out of 5,000), Daily Journal of Commerce

2011

Top 25 lawyer under age 40, Daily Journal of Commerce

2010

Up & Coming Lawyer 2010 (1 of 25 listed of 5,000 eligible), Daily Journal of Commerce

2009

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Jury Selection Seminar, National Association of District Attorney's Trial College

2009

Prosecuting the Drugged Driver Course Completion, Oregon Department of Justice Program Training

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Thuemmel, Uhle & Eder

2007 - 2014

Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Beaverton

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Gearing, Rackner & Engel

2005 - 2005

Contract Attorney, Contract attorney at various litigation firms

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Representative for the State of Oregon

2013 - 2014

ONLD

Chair

2008 - 2010

Oregon New Lawyers Division

Executive Board Member

2006 - 2007

Oregon New Lawyer's Division

Continuing Legal Education Chair

Education

2005

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

U of O Law School Portland Building

Advanced Cross-Examination

2018

Nationally broadcasted CLE featured speaker Wrongful death litigation

2017

Adjunct Guest Lecturer at Lewis & Clark

Expert Witnesses

2017

Adjunct Guest Lecturer

Advanced Cross-Examination

2014

Oregon State Bar

Trial Techniques

2011

Prosecution and Defense Tactics

DUII

2011

Federal Bar Association

Moderator for FBA panel

2010

Oregon State Bar, New Lawyers Division

Effective Cross Examination

2010

Continuing Legal Education Deposition Preparation

2010

Continuing Legal Education Prosecuting and Defending D.U.I.I.s

2010

CLE conference @ the Oregon Bar Center Cross Examination Techniques

2009

Oregon State Bar ONLD CLE Speaker

Trial Preparation

2008

Continuing Legal Education D.U.I.I. Defense and Prosecution

Publications

2015

Daily emerald Brothers in law

2014

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association D.U.I.I. From the prosecutor

2010

D.U.I.I. penalties and regulations The law surrounding D.U.I.I.s in Oregon

2009

Oregon New Lawyers Division Trial Preparation Tips

Languages

English

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