Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

also known as Sarah Colbach

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 24 years

Arbitration Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Mediation

2320 SW 17th, Portland, OR

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Arbitration 50%

Personal Injury Arbitration

50%
Mediation 50%

Personal Injury Mediation

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 24 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sarah Nelson, PC

2320 SW 17th, Portland, OR, 97201

Sarah Nelson Arbitrations and Mediations

111 SW Fifth, Ste. 1740, Portland, OR, 97204

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Sarah Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Maureen | March 06, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Accessible and communicative

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 negotiated an acceptable settlement. She was very responsive to my questions and concerns, very professional, and easy to communicate with. Everything you want... in an attorney.

Posted by Aaron | February 28, 2011 | Personal Injury

Hire a Pro - Hire Sarah!

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. She quickly resolved any issues and informed me of my rights as an injured party. In a day and age where integrity and professionalism rarely coincide...; Sarah performed flawlessly. I give her my wholehearted endorsement. Aaron Majors Principal Broker M Realty llc www.PortlandHomeAuction.com 503-459-4474

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Sarah Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Christy

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a dedicated, hard working attorney who is well liked in the community. I would not hesitate to refer to her."

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Douglas Levinson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Hoff

Personal injury lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah earned her reputation for being a savvy and tenacious trial attorney. If you are in need of a personal injury attorney -- look no further than hiring Sarah Nelson to take your case. Let her put her know-how and years of trial experience to work for you. Excellent reputation to match her excellent legal skills."

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Travis Mayor

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Benjamin Cox

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a stellar attorney. While there are many stellar personal injury attorneys, there are very few who have quality experience working cases from both sides of the bar: Sarah's early experience defending injury cases means that she has both a built-in credibility with defense attorneys and a real insight into the tactics they will try to use. That invaluable experience is sure to translate into better results for her clients for the rest of her career representing injured clients."

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Nicholas Slinde

Car accident lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Sarah since law school. She is a great advocate who is dedicated to recovery for her personal injury clients. I refer her my personal injury cases without hesitation."

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Matthew Kehoe

Mediation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a great mediator and/or arbitrator. She is fair and works hard to come to the right decision in each case."

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Christopher Veley

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is the kind of personal injury lawyer I would hire for myself if I ever needed one (knock on wood). She's always very personable and professional, and aggressive when it counts. She's been on both sides of the fight representing plaintiffs and defendants and knows the tricks the insurance companies will try to employ against the injured person. I highly recommend Sarah when that time comes you find yourself in need of a personal injury lawyer."

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Phil Nelson

Car accident lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. I grant you, she's my wife, but she's a talented and dedicated car accident and personal injury lawyer."

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Paul Vames

Car accident lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Sarah and have known her since 2006. She is a capable and competent litigator and works diligently for her clients."

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Christian Lassen

Car accident lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her AVVO answers demonstrate that she has a superior knowledge of complex legal issues."

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Kevin Parks

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Sarah to be a smart, diligent, highly effective attorney for her clients, and I would eagerly recommend her to anyone seeking representation."

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Amy Margolis

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Sarah Nelson and can not say enough good things about her. She has been on both sides, plaintiff and defense so she knows exactly how to deal with insurance companies. Unlike many personal injury attorneys, she knows her way around a courtroom and is not afraid to try a case. I highly recommend her to anyone who has been injured."

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Christopher Black

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Sarah for years to be a smart, aggressive and highly effective trial attorney."

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K Gibson

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Sarah for several years, first as opposing counsel and more recently as an arbitrator and mediator. He has first rate trial skills and, more importantly, is smart, practical and good with people. I heartily endorse her."

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Laura Chock

Litigation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Sarah Nelson is a smart, experienced, aggressive trial attorney."

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Jason Hirshon

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sarah is one of the greatest PI lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with."

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Julie Elkins

Litigation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sarah is highly organized and thorough and does an excellent job for her clients."

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Joe Durkee

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an asset to the Oregon legal community. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in outstanding jury trial results. Clients are sure to be well represented by Mrs. Nelson."

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Douglas Levinson

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Hoff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darian Stanford

Litigation lawyer

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William DuVal

Business lawyer

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Nicholas Slinde

Business lawyer

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Nathan Holtey

Family lawyer

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Travis Mayor

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Kehoe

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Veley

Construction and development lawyer

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Shawn Menashe

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Benjamin Cox

Personal injury lawyer

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Brent Barton

Personal injury lawyer

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Benjamin Stoller

Business lawyer

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Kevin Parks

Business lawyer

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Amy Margolis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Hirshon

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Featured Personal Injury Lawyer of the Month, Oregon Trial Laywers Association Magazine

2007

Trial Lawyer of the Year for West Coast, Farmers Insurance

N/A

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Oregon, National Trial Lawyer's Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founder, Sarah Nelson, P.C., Trial Lawyer

2002 - 2010

Lawyer, Zipse, Elkins & Mitchell

2002 - 2002

Deputy District Attorney, Yamhill County District Attorney's Office

1998 - 2001

District Attorney Intern, Clackamas County District Attorney's Office

1996 - 1997

Legislative Assistant (unpaid), Oregon State Legislature

Associations

2013 - Present

NERAL

Board Member

2012 - Present

MAC Social Committee

Committee Member

2008 - Present

Multnomah Athletic Club

Member

Oregon State Bar

Member

Oregon Women Lawyers Association

Member

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brooks v. Pollin Hotels

Pending

Kane v. Banasek

Pending

Sokoloff v. Buckles

Pending

O'Donnell v. Odom

Settled

Strouhal v. Fowles

Pending

Altier v. Rodriguez

Settled

Baez v. Freres

Settled

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Education

2001

University of Oregon School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1997

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Portland Lawyer's Luncheon

Lawyer's Monthly Roundtable

2011

Attorney Rountable on Financial and Physical Elder Abuse

Physical Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect

2010

Slinde Nelson Roundtable

Rountable Discussion: Personal Injury Issues in Construction Defect Litigation

2010

Peer Group Discussion -- JJH Law

Discussion on Comparative Fault in Oregon Personal Injury Cases

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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