James S Coon

James S Coon

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 48 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Social Security, Personal Injury, Appeals

820 SW Second Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 48 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1977

Active

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Location

Swanson Thomas & Coon

820 SW Second Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR, 97204-3087

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James S Coon's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa Work | June 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would highly recommend Mr. Coon and Mrs. Newton

My father had a horrible accident that almost ended his life. I was stuck in a world that was unknown to me. How do I deal with insurance companies? Hospitals? Interpreting Medical Charts? I googled a few attorneys and the one that stood out to me was Mr. Coon. Mr. Coon has led an admirable career an...d has helped people like you and me his whole life. I contacted Mr. Coon's office and spoke to a nice lady who scheduled a meeting. After meeting with Mr. Coon he decided to take my father's case. It ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made. What is remarkable about the Thomas Coon Newton & Frost team is that they each specialize in their own field. Mr. Coon leveraged the expertise of Mrs. Newton (Who is a remarkably kind, and a killer negotiator.) She made the world of difference within my father's case. Mr. Coon and Mrs. Newton were the light at the end of the tunnel for my family. This law firm puts their heart and soul regarding the individuals they represent. Mr. Coon and Mrs. Newton got justice for my family and my mother, father and I will forever be grateful for them. Thank you Mr. Coon and Mrs. Newton for representing our family. If I could give you 100 stars I would. Sincerely, -The Work Family

Posted by Lyle & Gladys | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unplanned Hospital Vacation RV v Bike

We traveled from Utah for a two week bicycling vacation in Oregon. Our first ride, first hour we were hit by an RV mirror it shattered my left humerus and caused my wife to crash too with numerous injuries. Upon returning home a friend knew this firm and reputation for handling bike v auto accident...s. We researched this law firm and on our first phone call late on a Friday afternoon, Jim Coon took the time to explain Oregon bike (friendly) law; some legislated by their firm, and how his firm could help us through the insurance claim - alleviating our concerns for the claim so we could focus on healing (year long process). The claim involved two insurance companies and a mountain of medical which his staff assisted in managing throughout the nearly two year process. They were able to bring about the settlement we were expecting and manage our fiduciary responsibilities in the closure of the case. Sadly we never personally met our team because they deserve a HUGE hug from these Utahan’s. Lyle & Gladys

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

2015 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

2014 SuperLawyer, SuperLawyer

2012

2012 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

2011 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

2010 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

2009 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

2008 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1999

Public Justice Award, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

1999

Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

1988

Social Justice Award, National Lawyers Guild

N/A

super, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing Partner, Swanson Thomas Coon & Newton

1984 - 1992

Partner, Sherwood & Coon

1982 - 1984

Associate, Welch Brunn & Green

1978 - 1982

Partner, Sobel & Coon

1977 - 1978

Law Clerk, United States District Court, Oregon

Associations

Oregon State Bar

Member

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Member

United States District Court

Member

Oregon Supreme Court Bar Association

Member

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Treichler v. Commissioner of Social Security

Reversal of denied benefits by Ninth Circuit Court of appeals and disapproval of language used by agency to find claimants not credible

Schwarz v. Philip Morris

$25 million punitive damages verdict at trial; case still on appeal

Williams v. R.J. Reynolds et al

$79.5 million punitive damages verdict after three appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court

Walter v. Scherzinger

Took case to Oregon Supreme Court and won right for all custodians to get their jobs back

Woodbury v. CH2M Hill

$11.5 million verdict upheld after five years of appeal.

State Accident Insurance Fund v. Chevron

All benefits paid recovered

Oregon State Police Officers' Association v. State of Oregon

Won political rights for police officers

Hughes v. State of Oregon

State tax ruled unconstitutional

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Education

1977

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Yale University

Speaking Engagements

2014

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Spring Workers' Compensation CLE

Workers Compensation Practice

2014

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Social Security Section

What Appellate Lawyers Hope Trial Lawyers Will Do in Social Security Hearings

2012

Willamette University Legal Writing Workshop

Legal Research and Writing

2011

Product Liability CLE

The Punitive Damages Claim: Substantive Law and Appellate Review

2010

Oregon Trial Lawyers Lunch Speaker Series

Medicare Liens in Third Party Litigation

2008

American Constitution Society CLE

Williams v. Philip Morris

Publications

2014

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Calming the Waters: Appellate Collegiality

2013

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Products Used with Other Products: The Duty to Warn of Foreseeable Use

2009

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Medicare Liens in Liability Litigation: How Scary is this Really?

1997

Oregon State Bar CLE publication Labor and Employment Law, Public Sector

Languages

English

French

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