$ 200-325 per hour
John R Barhoum
About John
Biography
John is a civil litigator and trial lawyer. He specializes in business and commercial litigation, including breach of contract, non-competition agreements, and employment matters. John also specializes in insurance and retail defense litigation, and has handled hundreds of personal injury and construction defect cases successfully in Oregon and Washington.
John has substantial experience defending some of the largest retail and restaurant chains in the world in all types of matters, from multiple-million dollar catastrophic injury cases to simple slip and fall soft tissue cases. John’s clients rely on him to defend their interests all across the Northwest.
John was born and raised in Portland and went to Lewis & Clark College for his undergraduate and law degrees. He was ranked #1 in his class in 2001-2003, earning the prestigious West Group Award for outstanding scholastic achievement.
Being from the Northwest has enabled John to develop a deep connection with the community. His clients include a host of local small and medium size businesses, including construction companies, restaurants, medical providers, real estate professionals, property owners and managers, nurseries, and family owned businesses.
John also represents some of the largest companies in the world, including:
American Family
Amica Insurance
CNA Insurance
Applebee’s
Best Buy, Inc.
McDonalds Corp.
JC Penny, Inc.
Rite Aid, Inc.
Thrifty Payless, Inc.
The Gap
Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.
Gallagher Bassett
Corvel
Office Depot
Office Max
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 15 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Chock Barhoum LLP
121 SW Morrison, Suite 415, Portland, OR, 97204
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Joe | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Super honest and transparent
I hired John to help with an employment/commission dispute. He was incredibly helpful and transparent and did not waste my time. He was able to help me within weeks and we settled cleanly!
Posted by Jennifer | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Ambitious and personable
Having worked with a vast number of attorneys for various cases, I was referred to John Barhoum to help me with an employment lawsuit. Although John didn't specialize in employment law, he took on my case. John's gift to law is that he is not only impressive in his knowledge, but he is extremely pers...
John R Barhoum's Lawyer Endorsements
"I came to know John through his insurance defense work. He is a diligent, hard working attorney. He is thoroughly knowledgeable in the law and will go to trial to fight for his clients."
"I've known John Barhoum for years. He and I have worked for some of the same insurers and I have co-defended cases with him. I know him to be smart, skilled and easy to get along with. I have no hesitation in endorsing John in all aspects of civil litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is extremely knowledgeable and handles his cases in a practical and effective manner. He is great to work with and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He does what is necessary to get the best result for his client. I highly recommend John."
"I have worked with John Barhoum on a number of cases over the course of several years. Indeed, we are currently working together on one such case. And by that, I mean, he has been the opposing counsel each time, as I plaintiff cases, and he defends them. He is an outstanding legal adversary who understands the importance of zealous advocacy while, at the same time, remaining the consummate professional with a keen eye towards efficiency. He litigates cases as well as any attorney I've been opposed to, and is one of my favorite people to work with. John gets excellent results for his clients through a smart and efficient litigation model. His pragmatic approach is one that should be modeled by attorneys on both sides of civil litigation. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to have John represent me if I ever needed a defense attorney for any reason, and I look forward to working with him for many years to come. I can't recommend him highly enough."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer who brings common sense and a high level of skill to each case. I highly recommend John Barhoum."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Dean's Fellowship for Excellence, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
2003
West Group Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
2003
Dean's Fellowship for Excellence, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
2002
Dean's Fellowship for Excellence, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
2001
Dean's Fellowship for Excellence, Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Chock Barhoum
2005 - 2013
Partner, Dunn, Carney, Allen, Higgins & Tongues
2004 - 2006
Associate, Lane Powell PC
Associations
2004 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2004 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Construction/Personal Injury
We obtained a terrifc verict after two weeks in trial.
Slp and Fall
Defenser verdict at trial
Wrongful Death
Substantial settlement for my client.
Education
2004
Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
JD, cum laude
2001
Lewis & Clark College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Amica Claims Office
Insurance Bad Faith
2013
McDonalds Event
Oregon and Washington Tort Law
2013
Allstate Claims Office CLE
Oregon Tort Law
Publications
2005
Tort Law Desk Reference
Co-Author, Oregon Chapter
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers