Scott F Kocher

Scott F Kocher

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +6 more

www.forumlawgroup.com, 811 SW Naito Parkway, Suite 420, Portland, OR

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

I represent people hurt in crashes of all modes, including walking, cycling, and motorcycle injuries and wrongful death cases.

35%
Personal Injury 35%

Pedestrian, bicycle and automobile collision injuries; Child and elder abuse; product defects; serious personal injury and wrongful death.

35%
Wrongful Death 10%

We are highly experienced assisting families in wrongful death cases, which most commonly involve roadway collisions, but include premises liability, defective products and other areas.

10%
Litigation 5%

Includes local counsel and associated counsel work, and class actions.

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Our low volume medical negligence practice focuses on work with experienced doctors who can ensure all of our cases have merit and can establish breach of the standard of care and causation as necessary.

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

We won what I believe is still Oregon’s largest verdict against a nursing home for abuse or neglect, and are highly experienced evaluating and advising in these difficult situations.

5%
Animal and Dog Bites 2%

Dog bite cases are a continuing but fortunately small percentage of our cases.

2%
Mesothelioma and Asbestos 2%

We typically provide local client service and associate with the best national counsel in mesothelioma and other asbestos cases, an approach that results in substantial benefit and no additional cost to the client.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 24 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Forum Law Group LLC

www.forumlawgroup.com, 811 SW Naito Parkway, Suite 420, Portland, OR, 97204. 503-445-2100

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Scott F Kocher's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Review Scott Kocher

When my daughter got a bad car accident, it was so terrible for our family, we got help from the Forum Law Group, Scott Kocher and his paralegal, John Steinkamp worked with a very professional skill, knowledge, experience to help us through a hard time. They came to my house during the pandemic to e...xplain very clearly about the case and guided us through the process to reach a good settlement. They also worked with the kindness and compassion, whenever we got the medical bill, I felt so stressful then I let them know, John had always followed the case answered me with warm and nice answering, made me felt less stress and less worry. It took almost 2 years for the case, but they were so patient to follow it and tried the best to help us as much as they could thus the settlement was good more than our expectation. I and my family would appreciate Scott and John very much and always. We highly recommend them to everyone.

Posted by Elizabeth | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Comfortable, efficient and professional.

I contacted Scott at Forum Law Group for a bike injury. It is the first time I've needed legal counsel and was referred to Scott by a fellow cyclist. I am so thankful I found him! Unlike some of the horror stories other coworkers have shared about depositions, mediation and settlements, Scott and his... team were so helpful and well-prepared for all of the phases of the case that it was (dare I say this?) easy! During the entire time I worked with Scott I always felt he and his team cared about me. I never had to guess what was going on and there was never a time that I didn't feel he had the experience and confidence to represent me in the best possible way. He was always available if I had questions and he and his great team kept me updated on all developments. Before my first meeting with Scott I had an expectation that this would be an awful experience but it turned out to be the opposite. I hadn't realized that something that is inherently difficult and stressful could be made so much easier with talented, professional, hard working and, frankly, really nice people. I wish I could give more stars because Scott earned them. :)

Posted by Jordan | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Fantastic

Got hit by a car on my bicycle last year, and upon contact with Scott, I felt my case was in safe hands. Followed up with Lisa regularly, and the whole team made sure I had the information I needed, along with assuring me they were doing everything in their power to do what was right. I have ...full confidence that your case can be figured and followed to complete satisfaction if you go through Forum Law Group.

Posted by Lynn | September 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding!

Tom and Scott put me at ease the very first time I met them. This was the first time I have been involved in a law suit and consequently I had a lot of questions and concerns. They were both very patient and exceptionally knowledgeable. My calls and emails were always answered promptly and professi...onally. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. Tina, the paralegal, was outstanding also. I would highly recommend Forum Law Group. On a scale of 1-5, I would give Forum Law Group a 5.

Posted by Maya | May 17, 2012 | Personal Injury

Excellent attorney!

I have nothing but respect and admiration for Scott Kocher and the law firm Vangelisti Kocher. Scott represented me in a personal injury case and did an outstanding job. I found him to be very knowledgeable about the law and adept at navigating the various insurance “systems” at play in my case. S...cott and his paralegal Jamie were compassionate and helpful every step of the way. Scott was always responsive to my questions and concerns, and he also helped me set realistic expectations about the outcome of my case. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and how I was treated by Scott and his firm. I am a lawyer myself, so have very high expectations when it comes to professionalism and advocacy. Scott more than exceeded my expectations. I have and will continue to refer people in need of representation in personal injury cases to Scott.

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Harris

Litigation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Scott for years and have been constantly impressed with his robust knowledge of Oregon laws and civil procedure, which is balanced out by a down to earth and humble personality. He is an extremely sincere and kind individual who regularly goes out of his way to help others."

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Jennifer Coughlin

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an intelligent, hard-working attorney who is not afraid to take on tough cases. He is genuinely interested in his clients and making sure that they get the absolute best possible result. I would wholeheartedly refer cases to him."

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Brian Mazzola

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott was local counsel for me in a products liability case that I had in Oregon. If I ever need counsel in Oregon again, I know who to call. He is a fantastic trial lawyer. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Wallis

Litigation lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kocher is probably the smartest lawyer I have met. Few attorneys possess his compelling passion for accuracy, truthfulness and honesty. His deep commitment to the profession and his remarkable knowledge of the law are the hallmarks of a truly great lawyer. If you have the opportunity to see him in the courtroom you will not be disappointed. Mr. Kocher is one of Oregon’s finest attorneys."

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Joshua Shulman

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Kocher is hard-working, extremely smart, and a caring human being. We practice in the same field, so I suppose that technically he is a "competitor," but I would never think of him that way. Instead, I think of him as a great lawyer to whom I would recommend a friend or family member with confidence. I recommend him most highly."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Recognition for pro bono services, Oregon State Bar and Multnomah Bar Association (multiple years)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Forum Law Group LLC

2006 - 2013

Partner, Vangelisti Kocher LLP

2001 - 2006

Associate, Stoel Rives

Associations

2001 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2009 - 2009

OSB Products Liability Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

[Patient] v. Osteotech, Inc.

not disclosed

Plant v. Sportsstuff, Inc

not disclosed

Stephan v. Avamere Health Services, et al

Jury verdict: $904,200.00

Steele v. Pergo, Inc

not disclosed

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Education

2001

Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Harvard College

A.B. magna cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

Oregon State Bar CLE

Fact Investigation in Personal Injury Caes

2008

Oregon State Bar CLE

Bicycle Law

2007

Oregon State Bar CLE

Bicycle Law

2006

Oregon State Bar CLE

Fact Investigation in Personal Injury Caes

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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