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

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4.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

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 Nicole | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely the Best!!

Gloria is an incredibly competent and caring attorney. I had a very challenging custody case that was sure to be an uphill battle. The other party, and their attorney, were uncooperative and used tactics that distracted myself, the custody evaluator, and the court from the matter at hand. In spite of... this, Gloria was always level-headed and well prepared. She presented my case to the court by carefully addressing the issues that the court was interested to hear for making their evaluation. Gloria explained the challenges and potential risks every step of the way. She was also cognizant of my pocketbook and informed me of what the potential costs that were associated with each decision. I would absoloutly recommend Gloria to anyone who is looking for an effective and compassionate legal representative.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gloria Trainor — divorce attorney extraordinaire

Gloria is experienced, insightful, pragmatic, and compassionate. She is a great communicator and is not afraid to laugh at the absurdity of The Law. I had a horrible divorce situation, and she was reasonable and steady throughout. Her assistant Eva is also wonderful.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

The best decision you'll ever make if you have to seek legal counsel!

I cannot recommend Gloria enough if you are in need of legal counsel. No one ever wants to be in a situation where you need to seek legal advice, but if you are, hiring Gloria will be the smartest decision you make and will result in the best outcome possible given your situation. Gloria is professio...nal and kind. She balances compassion with extensive experience and knowledge of the law, she is realistic and fair and advises her client based on the best outcome possible given the situation and her clients goals. She takes pride in her work, she is ethical and grounded. You can count on Gloria to keep focused on the goal and the facts of the case even if you as her client get caught up in details. You can also count on her to stay level headed and grounded even when faced with opposing counsel who may use tactics like bullying, threatening, "forgetting" important facts and generally acting unprofessionally. My case was very complicated and emotionally draining with a history of abuse. Gloria was able to wade through irrelevant details and information, pulling out what was important and relevant and preparing me at every turn. To top it off, Evan, the Paralegal that works with Gloria is equally as compassionate, professional, helpful, attentive and knowledgable. Both Gloria and Evan were attentive in communication, both via telephone and email and were always very prepared for each turn in the case. Again, I cannot recommend Gloria enough. I felt like Gloria genuinely cared about the outcome of my case in a professional way. I felt like she cared about me and that I wasn't just a "case", but a human being. I knew where things were at throughout my case and I felt like I had the best representation possible.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Detailed, Compassionate, and Brilliant!

I could never thank Gloria enough for her help in my case! I called her after a discrimination issue, and I can honestly say that I wouldn't be back to being myself if it hadn't been for Gloria. She did extensive research on cases similar to my own, stood by me in meetings with community groups, comm...unicated with me consistently, and became my biggest supporter and even life coach as I developed depression within the long, difficult months. I was always impressed with her ability to be strong and steadfast when the topic became stressful for me, and I was amazed at her ability to see the case from ALL points of view. Her communication is exquisite with all parties involved. My case also included quite a bit of connection with the media, and Gloria made sure I was supported throughout the frenzy. She was ALWAYS there for me. She acted immediately when I needed something right away, and her work was always thoughtful and based on impeccable research. I've told everyone that Gloria is the smartest person I've ever met. Whenever I didn't have the words, she was able to communicate exactly what I wanted to say in an eloquent and direct fashion. She is brilliant. I'm fortunate to be able to say that I admire my lawyer as a professional AND as a person. She truly had my best interests at heart, and I trust her with my life. My case ended in a long, exhausting settlement- a day that Gloria had successfully prepared me for, thanks to her forward-thinking abilities. It was grueling, but she was alert and prepared at every moment. I felt supported every step of the way. I would recommend Gloria to every person who is in need of a lawyer. She is detailed and compassionate, and she truly thinks of everything. "Outside of the box" doesn't even come close to explaining how many avenues she explored and how much research she did for me over the course of my case. You are in the best hands when you hire Gloria! I am so grateful to have worked with her.

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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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