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 | Professionalism

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 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 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.

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 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.

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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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