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 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 | November 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Gloria and her paralegal, Eva, helped my family through a terribly painful divorce and change in custody. Everything was communicated clearly and quickly, at every step of the way. I appreciated how they each communicated with the partner I was divorcing, as well — always extremely professional and t...o the point. The last thing I wanted was to hire a lawyer, but I can’t express how grateful I am to have found Gloria. I would recommend Trainor Law to anyone, especially queer families.

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.

Posted by Michael | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent, talented attorney who will fight for you.

Gloria was instrumental in successfully guiding me through a tough divorce. She worked with me to make sure my parental and property rights were secured and protected. Her court room demeanor and preparedness were well above expectation. I owe the positive outcome of my divorce to her and her abili...ties of negotiation and persuasion. I would dread facing her as an opposing attorney in court. Please don't hesitate to speak with her on any family law matter: her experience and expertise will no doubt help you in your case no matter how difficult.

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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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