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 Sarin | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend!

Scott and his team were excellent in supporting our family after my husband injured his back. A serious injury that puts the primary income earner in your family out of work for several months with an uncertain future is very scary. From immediately following the accident through navigating the medic...al system, insurance, to an eventual settlement Scott and his team were accessible, kind and extremely competent. We would highly recommend their firm!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Professional, human and awesome team!

Scott provided me with plenty of time to explain what had happened (bike-car accident). His help was always professional presenting case status, options, possible ramifications but above all making sure the HUMAN aspect was always addressed as top priority. Scheduling touch points was easy and he mad...e himself available to clarify questions. His team (John S paralegal and attorneys) provided world class assistance. The fact that Scott is a cyclist makes him a unique legal advocate because he knows first hand conditions on road environment, car-cycling improvement opportunities, etc

Posted by Marci | December 17, 2020 | Personal Injury

Paralegal

Our firm had the pleasure of working with Scott Kocher to get a swift and positive resolution for one of our clients. We would highly recommend this firm to help you with any personal injury matters!

Posted by Jimmy | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommended personal injury lawyer--professional and knowledgeable

Scott did a fantastic job on our personal injury case, and I highly recommend him and Forum Law Group. When we initially met with Scott, he was friendly and professional, and gave us an honest assessment of our case. Even though he told us there was some uncertainty about collecting a settlement, we ...immediately felt welcomed and comforted by his sincerity and obvious legal savvy. We knew we had made the right choice for legal representation. Then, throughout the rest of the process, Scott and his team showed great professionalism and level-headedness, even when we were emotional and frustrated by things beyond his control. Scott kept us informed, updated, and calm. In addition, he also translated all the legal language into non-legal terms, greatly helping our understanding. Furthermore, Scott promptly provided detailed answers to our questions, regardless of how many we threw at him. With his diligence and great expertise, we eventually reached a successful outcome to our case. Every aspect of his representation was professional and genuine, and we feel very lucky to have secured his services. We highly recommend Scott and Forum Law Group.

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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