Gloria J Trainor

Gloria J Trainor

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

820 SW Second Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR

About Gloria

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Divorce, dissolution, domestic partnership, custody, adoption.

14 years

65%
Personal Injury 35%

Motor vehicle and trucking collisions, injuries to cyclists and pedestrians, medical negligence, premises liability.

18 years

35%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Trainor Law PC

820 SW Second Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97204

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Gloria J Trainor's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

You want Gloria in your corner

I came to Gloria after experiencing harassment and discrimination in my workplace and not really understanding what options I had, if any. From our initial consult, it was clear that Gloria has the knowledge, experience, and prowess to help navigate what turned into a difficult 15 month process. Glor...ia is a sharp negotiator and bulldog when it comes to how to “get it done.” She is realistic and grounding through periods of uncertainty, and will always shoot straight with you. I was very pleased with the outcome Gloria helped secure for me, both financially and emotionally.

Posted by Alex | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Savvy legal expertise, Shrewd negotiator

If you are seeking a savvy, thorough lawyer to represent you for personal injury, look no further than this shrewd negotiator, Gloria Trainor. Gloria listened, guided, and lead when needed to get the best result possible. They know how to navigate large corporate bureaucracies in insurance and health...care with deft tact and a firm grasp of legal minutiae. Want a better lawyer than the big insurance companies? You found them.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Good Mediator But Inefficient and Lacked Attention to Details

My ex and I used Gloria as a mediator for our divorce. She is a good mediator, listens, and presents options. The struggle I had with her was her lack of attention to details. There were many times when we would have a conversation and talk about the same decisions we had decided on from our previous... conversations. There was sometimes a span in time between, but it seemed as though she did not take notes. By the end, I was sending a list of all the decisions we had made so that we didn't have to talk about them again. There were many times the process felt really inefficient. She also would communicate a path forward (e.g., you can divorce before selling your house), and then months later backtrack and discourage this path because it would cost more money to draw up the agreement. Yet, the cost she quoted that to be was the same amount we ended up paying waiting to sell the house. We had a fairly straightforward divorce with an adult child. The process felt cumbersome. If you use her, I would highly recommend communicating clearly and writing up your own notes to keep things moving forward.

Posted by Samson | November 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Would Hire Again

Gloria was recommended to me by a friend, and I’m so grateful for the connection. I had been hit and run by a car while riding my bicycle-thankfully my injuries weren’t extreme, but it was still a traumatic and disorienting experience. Having never been involved in any legal situation before, I truly... appreciated how Gloria guided me through every step of the process with clarity and care. She fought tirelessly to handle every detail, which was especially impressive given how uncooperative the driver’s insurance company was. In the end, I walked away with higher compensation than I expected-and just as importantly, I walked away feeling heard and supported. I tend to be an optimistic person who assumes the best in others, so when the accident happened, I initially blamed myself. Gloria was the first to get angry on my behalf, reminding me that no one should hit a bicyclist and drive away. Part lawyer, part therapist, she helped me see the situation for what it was and stood firmly in my corner. I would work with her again in a heartbeat (though hopefully, I’ll never need to!).

Posted by Sarah | February 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hiring Gloria was a very good choice

My divorce was relatively quick and simple compared to others, but it was extremely painful, and Gloria was exactly the kind of attorney I needed on board. She was calm, steady, responsive and was very frank with me. Both she and her assistant, Eva, were incredibly polite and helpful and communicated... clearly what they needed from me. Gloria worked efficiently and saved me money wherever she could. Strange to say it was a pleasure to work with my divorce attorney, but it definitely was, and I would recommend her highly to anyone needing guidance through such a horrible time in life.

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Gloria J Trainor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jose Klein

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole-heartedly endorse Gloria. She is a great advocate-- smart, dedicated, and focused on client-centered advocacy. I would not hesitate to refer a family-member or close friend to her."

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Ned Arenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gloria is a very sharp attorney with significant experience in personal injury law. I have referred potential clients to her and would continue to do so without reservation. I endorse her skills and expertise."

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Banafsheh Nazari

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gloria has a fantastic presence. She is wonderfully persuasive and commands the jury. She delivers."

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Shannon Wilson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gloria is a brilliant lawyer and is passionate about what she does. People can trust her with their most important matters and life decisions. I highly recommend her services."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

2017 Outstanding Young Alumna Award, University of Oregon School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2016

Attorney, Summer Trainor, LLP

2008 - 2013

Attorney, Johnson Clifton Larson & Schaller, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

Oregon Women Lawyers

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Direction Service

Board of Directors

Education

2008

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2012

Oregon Women Lawyers AdvanceSheet Celebrating the Centennial of Woman Suffrage in Oregon

Languages

Spanish

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