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Richard A. Lee
also known as Rick Lee
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Biography
I am an attorney and partner at Portland, Oregon-based Bodyfelt Mount LLP, where I practice general civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage, products liability, environmental law, toxic tort, and professional liability matters. I joined the firm as an associate in 1986, and became a partner in 1991. I worked as an associate at Velure & Bruce in Eugene, Oregon, for two years before moving to Portland.
I spent six weeks in trial on one of the five environmental coverage cases that went to trial in Oregon. In 2009, I tried one of the few construction defect cases to be tried in Oregon, which was also a six-week trial. In addition, I tried a three-week product liability "repetitive motion” trial in Seattle, Washington.
I have taken part and held positions in many organizations including: Hollyrood School Foundation (2005-2007); Vice Chair of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Coverage Practice Group (1996-2001); Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners (1995-1998 and Chair, 1997-1998); Member of Federal Practice & Procedure Committee (1991-1993 and 1995-1997); and Session Elder, First Presbyterian Church (2010-present).
I have lectured for the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (1998, 1997, 1995, 1993); spoken twice for Bad Faith Litigation in Oregon (1997, 1995); and, presented at the Oregon Law Institute (1994). I co-authored Insurance (Ch. 4, Necessity of an Insurable Interest, 2003, 1996); co-edited Damages (2007, 2002, 1998); and, authored Pleading and Practice, (Ch. 41, Post-Trial Matters, 1998, 1994).
I have been listed as an Oregon Super Lawyer from 2007 to the present. I also serve regularly as an arbitrator on non-court mandated cases for the Multnomah County Circuit Court.
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Licensed in Washington for 38 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 41 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Bodyfelt Mount
319 SW Washington Street, Suite 1200, Portland, OR, 97204
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Experience
Honors
2019
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers - Litigation: Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2018
Lawyer of the Year - Litigation: Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers - Litigation: Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers - Litigation: Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers - Litigation: Insurance, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2014
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2013
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2012
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2011
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2010
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2009
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2008
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
2007
Oregon Super Lawyers - Insurance Coverage, Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Partner, Bodyfelt Mount
1986 - Present
Associate Attorney, Bodyfelt Mount
1984 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Velure & Bruce
Associations
1987 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
American Bar Association
Member
Clark County Bar Association
Member
Multnomah Bar Association
Member
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
Multnomah County Circuit Court
Arbitrator
1997 - 1998
Oregon State Board of Bar ExaminersChair
1996 - 2001
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Coverage Practice GroupVice Chair
1996 - 1997
Oregon State Board of Bar ExaminersChair Elect
1995 - 1998
Oregon State Board of Bar ExaminersMember
1995 - 1997
Oregon State Bar, Federal Practice and Procedure CommitteeMember
1991 - 1993
Oregon State Bar, Federal Practice and Procedure CommitteeMember
1984 - 1984
Order of the CoifMember
Sample of Legal Cases
TUTTLE v. STANDARD INS. CO.
Summary judgment for defense
Education
1984
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Grinnell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Multnomah Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Insurance Coverage for Every Practice
2015
2nd Annual Comprehensive Insurance Law Conference
Environmental Insurance
2013
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Fall Seminar
Are Insurers Really Limited by the Complaint and Insurance Policy to Determine if a Party Is an Insured?
1994
Oregon Law Institute Oregon Insurance Practice Program
Commercial General Liability Coverage Form
Publications
2017
2016
Oregon State Bar CLE publication
Damages (editorial board member)
2014
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Verdict Magazine
Any Nine Will Do - If You Are the Defendant
2012
Bodyfelt Mount Newsletter
No “Accident?” Implications of the Amendment to ORCP 36
2007
Oregon State Bar
Damages (Editor)
2003
Oregon State Bar CLE publication
Insurance: Necessity of an Insurable Interest
1994
Oregon State Bar, Pleading and Practice
Post-Trial Matters
1994
Oregon Insurance Practice, Oregon Law Institute
Commercial General Liability Coverage Form
Languages
English