Bennett P. Dalton was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2005 after graduating from Lewis and Clark Law School. He received his B.A. in 2001 from Portland State University and attended high school in Troutdale, OR.
Bennett began working for Guinn & Dalton while in law school. Having identified with Mr. Guinn’s background and with the philosophy behind the practice, he was hired as an associate attorney upon admission to the bar.
Bennett’s practice focuses on representing injured and disabled workers in claims for benefits under Oregon workers’ compensation and Social Security disability laws. Bennett strives to serve as an equalizer for injured and disabled workers against the powerful insurance companies and bureaucracies that attempt to avoid paying duly-owed benefits. Bennett also handles personal injury, wrongful termination and discrimination cases that are sometimes involved with these claims.
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21 years
18 years
20 years
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
1212 SE Spokane St., Portland, OR, 97202
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Posted by Laura | March 20, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I've dealt with a lot of attorneys and Bennett is one of the few that was able to review my case with an open mind. He was able to give me realistic expectations and was empathetic to the "employee" in a worker's comp claim. Unfortunately it appears that I missed the filing deadline to move forward w...
Posted by JJ | January 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
When you retain an Attorney, especially a Worker Compensation Attorney, you want an Attorney who is knows the Law, defends your rights, and is there when you need to speak to them. I just described Mr. Dalton, who is your Attorney for the legal issues, who is a Counselor during your legal fight for ...
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Bennett was very prompt to respond to my emails and his responses were not abrupt like an attorney that I had previously spoken to. We have decided to contact him for a consult.
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer Would use him again and recommend him to everyone
Posted by Laurie | May 29, 2013
I found Mr. Dalton very easy to understand. Although I may not have heard the words I wanted to hear he let me know where I stood regarding my particular situation. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of his services related to workman's comp. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease w...
"Bennett is a knowledgeable and fierce advocate with a unique appreciation for the workers’ compensation system."
"Bennet is my Oregon State Bar mentor, former co-worker and longtime family friend. He is always a dependable, hardworking and patient advocate who will stand up for his client's rights. I greatly value his input and guidance when I encounter legal or ethical dilemmas and he has helped me brave the sometimes rough waters of being a new attorney. Ethics are extremely important to Bennet, he truly cares about his clients and he is very committed to fighting for the rights of injured and often mistreated workers."
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
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Workers compensation lawyer
2017 - Present
Attorney, The Dalton Law Firm
2012 - Present
Attorney, Guinn & Dalton
2005 - 2011
Attorney, Guinn & Munns
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Mitchell & Guinn
2012 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Oregon State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Legal Answers
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