Thomas Duane D'Amore

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Thomas Duane D'Amore

also known as Tom D'Amore, Tom D'Amore

5.0
7 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident ... +6 more

1050 SW 6th Ave, #1100, Portland, OR

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About Thomas

Biography

Representing injured people and their families in OR, WA and CA. Call for a free consultation

Tom D’Amore understands what a significant effect an auto accident can have on you and your family.

Tom D'Amore recommends that you do not sign anything before talking to a wrongful death attorney.

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a truck-related accident, contact Tom D'Amore.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Car Accident 12%

Insurance companies usually ask car accident victims to sign a monetary settlement – and sign it quickly. A quick settlement, or one that you are asked to sign before your injuries are fully understood, benefits the insurance company at your expense. It is your legal right to have an attorney review the documents presented to you by an insurance company before you sign. Contact D'Amore Law Group for a free consultation.

9 years

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Life Insurance 12%

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Litigation 12%

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Motorcycle Accident 12%

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Personal Injury 12%

A personal injury claim involves a tort – a civil (non-criminal) “wrong” that occurs when someone causes harm or loss to another person, either deliberately or carelessly. The process of filing an insurance claim for a serious injury can be time-consuming and stressful. Insurance companies set up a complicated procedure to overwhelm the victim with paperwork, phone calls, pressure and deadlines. People who have been seriously injured or who have lost a loved one due to negligence of others are

9 years

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Spinal Cord Injury 12%

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Trucking Accident 12%

There are strict rules and regulations that commercial vehicles like semi-trucks and buses must follow. When these rules are broken, innocent drivers and passengers are put at risk. If you have been injured in a truck accident, or if a family member has been seriously injured or died as a result of the crash, contact D’Amore Law Group for a free consultation. Read about the firm's recent trucking accident cases here: http://www.damorelaw.com/practice-areas/semi-truck-accident-lawyer

9 years

12%
Wrongful Death 12%

The legal term “wrongful death” means simply that a death occurred due to a negligent, careless, or intentional act of another. It can be very difficult to discuss seeking justice for a loved one’s wrongful death. All of the attorneys and staff at D’Amore Law Group will treat you with the respect and care. D'Amore Law Group has meeting locations in Portland, Bend and Lake Oswego, Oregon, and in Vancouver, Washington.

9 years

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Other 4%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-39%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 33 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

D'Amore Law Group

1050 SW 6th Ave, #1100, Portland, OR, 97204

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D'Amore Law Group

1220 Main St, #400, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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D'Amore Law Group

750 NW Charbonneau St, #201, Bend, OR, 97701

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D'Amore Law Group

4230 Galewood St, #200, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

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Thomas Duane D'Amore's Reviews

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Posted by Linda | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer.

I highly recommend the D'Amore Group! Very professional and thorough. They helped me settle a very stressful and emotional personal injury car accident case that resulted in the death of my husband and left me seriously injured. Rebecca Quinn was a very caring attorney to work with.

Posted by Kim | April 23, 2014

Very responsive and diligent team who works seamlessly together to get results

A very effective team that worked seamlessly together. Responsiveness was very good and they worked hard to get me the settlement I was asking for. Emily was very clear on what to expect at each step and time frames were always reliable. I would highly recommend their services.

Posted by Angela | July 12, 2013

D'Amore Law Group is the epitome of what a law office should be.

I had never before been involved in any sort of legal case, so I was new to the world of law and very overwhelmed. Everyone there was so kind and personable. They took me under their wing and never once made me feel like I was a bother or that they were too busy to deal with my questions and concerns.... The legal world is very intimidating and I am so appreciative that there are kind and caring attorneys out there like those at D'Amore Law Group.

Posted by leigh3148 | February 4, 2013

Thank You for Great Service

I really appreciate everything D’Amore Law Group did for my case. I can't tell you how much stress it lifted from my life after I was hurt, and what a relief it was to know that Tom, Emily, and the staff were taking care of things. I couldn't have asked for better representation and peace of mind.

Posted by Douglas | September 18, 2012

Experts

D’Amore Law Group has done more for me than I thought possible, and I am truly grateful for their help. I was severely injured and needed surgery on my spine after I was hit, as a pedestrian, by a Dodge pickup. When you’re in pain 24 hours a day it’s nearly impossible to focus on both getting well a...nd handling the insurance chaos. Tom D’Amore and the lawyers and staff went well above and beyond what I expected, and I would recommend them to anyone. -Douglas Odom

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Thomas Duane D'Amore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Bottini

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He does an excellent job with great integrity"

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Troy Bundy

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom is an experienced professional. His easy going manner and realistic approach to cases fosters respect among those of us in the defense Bar. He has proven himself in the courtroom and has demonstrated that he can also "walk the walk.""

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Roy Dwyer

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"TOM IS ONE OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. HE REALLY GOES TO BAT FOR HIS CLIENTS..HE IS VERY SMART AND VERY ACTIVE IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.AND HE IS A NICE GUY."

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Wesley Fitzwater

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom D'Amore and the other lawyers of his firm are, without question, some of the top litigation attorneys in Oregon. Our office routinely refers clients to their office for various litigation matters, including personal injury cases. We will continue to do so."

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Karen Koehler

Car accident lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is an impressive attorney who works hard and gets strong results for his clients. I have referred cases to Tom because I know he will do a good job."

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Devin Robinson

Car accident lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. D'Amore is a compassionate and zealous advocate for his clients."

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Marcia Alvey

Car accident lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Coluccio

Car accident lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Mr.D'Amore. He is very knowledgeable in this area of the law and is committed to providing his clients with the best possible legal representation. Mr. D'Amore is one of the best in the State of Oregon."

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Conrad Yunker

Car accident lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a leader among personal injury lawyers in Oregon. I've envied the results he gets for his clients, and have admired his contribution to the profession"

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Lowell McKelvey

Car accident lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been opposing counsel against Tom on several matters and know him to be experienced, prepared, aggressive and fair. He is an excellent personal injury lawyer."

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Joanne Reisman

Car accident lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Young

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a trial lawyer leader, not only in Portland and throughout the state, but nationally as well. As an active member of the American Association for Justice, Tom sits on several high level committees and has an extensive network of colleagues around the United States who he can call on to work cases and provide top notch legal representation to his clients. Oh yeah, he is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and from his temperament, you'll be surprised he's a lawyer. He's certainly not the stereotypical one. Hire Tom. You won't regret it."

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Ronald Elzinga

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are few lawyers in the Pacific Northwest with the combination of legal/courtroom skill and personal character as Tom. He fights hard for justice for each client. For a person who is seriously injured, I would highly recommend you call Tom."

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Marcia Alvey

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Roy Dwyer

Personal injury lawyer

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Kevin Coluccio

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Antonio Romanucci

Personal injury lawyer

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Donna Meyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

AV Peer Review Rated for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Partner, D'Amore Law Group

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, D'Amore Law Group

1993 - 1994

Part-Time Instructor, Becker CPA Review

Associations

2012 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

1998 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1997 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - 2011

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

President

2008 - 2009

American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Anderson v. Morris, the City of Portland DBA Portland International Raceway

1.3 million

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Education

1990

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Nevada

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1985

University of Nevada

BS - Bachelor of Science

1984

University of Nevada

BA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Litigator Lunch

Rules of the Road

2012

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Differences in Truck Cases

2012

Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Discovery in Auto Injury Cases

2011

Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar

PIP Coverage and Disputes

2011

Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Courtroom Evidence, “Evidentiary Objections at Different Stages of Trial”

2011

Multnomah Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

How to Effectively Present and Defend PIP and UM/UIM Claims

2011

American Association for Justice Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Demonstration: Closing Argument

2010

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Legal Staff Section Seminar

Depositions & the Paralegal’s Role

2010

Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 12th Annual Oregon Trail Advocacy College

Opening Statement: Terry Stotz v. St. Patricks Medical Center

2010

Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Wrongful Death Settlement Planning: What Every Litigator Should Know

2010

Oregon Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Evidence in the Courtroom, “Dealing With Hostile Witnesses”

2010

Multnomah Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

How to Effectively Present and Defend PIP and UM/UIM Claims

2010

Defense Practice Academy

Direct and Cross Examination

2009

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Taking and Defending Depositions

2009

American Association for Justice Winter Convention

Fundamentals of Accident Reconstructionists: Should I Hire One? What Can They Do?

2008

Multnomah Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar

How to Deal with Injuries and Damages Arising from a Motor Vehicle Accident

Publications

2011

Oregon State Bar Bulletin What You Need to Know About PIP and UM/UIM Claims

2011

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Client involvement and motivation can make the case

2010

Trial Lawyer (OTLA) Choices: Mother, father, trial lawyer

2007

Oregon State Bar Damages 2007c supp

2002

Oregon State Bar Damages 2002 supp

2001

Oregon State Bar Civil Pleading and Practice 2001C supp

1998

Oregon State Bar Damages 1998 rev

Languages

English

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