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 10 reviews | General Knowledge

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 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not a good litigator!

Gloria is very personable.... you don't need a nice attorney in court; you need a good attorney. She was ill prepared for my trial, skipped around a lot when questioning witnesses appearing as if she had no idea what she was doing. In the end not only did I lose, I had to pay opposing counsels lega...l fees! I know Gloria received newspaper recognition for settling a high profile discrimination case with St Mary's but considering the public outrage and the pulling out of major donors to St Marys because of the discrimination..... a parrot could have settled that case. I'm paying the consequences for using this attorney for years to come. I would highly recommend finding another more qualified attorney.

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.

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Gloria J Trainor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jose Klein

Family lawyer | Jul 22

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"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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