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Since 1996, Bryan has represented individuals and companies involved in personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, insurance defense, patent infringement, employment, and construction defect disputes. He has taken hundreds of cases through trial or arbitration and is experienced in discovery, motion practice, and appeals. Through both jury trials and settlement, he has helped his clients recovery millions of dollars. He has tried cases throughout Oregon, and has twice argued before the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also served as an arbitrator in numerous cases involving bodily injury and breach of contract.
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Bryan was born in Portland in 1967 and attended publics schools in the suburbs. He attended colleges and graduate schools in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., London, Chicago, New York, and Berkeley. After graduating from law school, he worked for a large technology law firm for three years, representing clients such as Sun Microsystems and Cadence Designs. In 1999, he and his wife and three kids returned to Oregon, where Bryan joined the family's law practice. He is very active in the Lake Oswego community, where he coaches youth sports and advises high school mock trial teams.
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28 years | 500 cases
28 years | 500 cases
30 years | 100 cases
28 years | 25 cases
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 1999
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State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Bryan is fully immersed in Oregon Law and has practiced in Portland for years. He is extremely knowledgable, kind and patient; never pushy. Incredible personal injury lawyer and law team for Portland locals!
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Bryan and his team are very professional and easy to work with! They responded quickly and answered all of our questions. We had a great experience!
Posted by Quinton | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was in a pretty bad car accident recently. While recovering, I received word that the other driver was not accepting reponsibility. I was referred to the Dawson Law Group by several sources...some friends, some family. I contacted Bryan Dawson specifically and explained my situation. Mr. Dawson...
Posted by John & Michele | September 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
We went through many lawyers before Bryan took on our case so words can not describe how grateful we are for finding him. In all honestly, we were lost, and we were at the end of our rope with no hope... We have exhausted all our resources, lost our home, lost our lien rights, etc... but when w...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I called Mr. Dawson when I was in a serious jam with a construction company. He explained that although he was happy to represent me, it would not make financial sense for me to hire him. Instead, he offered me free general legal tips, even emailed me a general document I could use as a template. He...
"Bryan is a very intelligent, capable, and talented lawyer. He is conscientious and works hard to provide the best legal services possible to his clients."
"Our office and Bryan's have opposed one another numerous times over the years. I have very high respect for Bryan's skillset and the results that he obtains; all while being very professional and reasonable to deal with."
"I endorse this lawyer. My practice is confined to California where I represent people injured as a result of auto accidents, motorcycle accident and other types of occurrences. Lawyers must be licensed in the state where they practice. If I have a client in Oregon, I do not hesitate to recommend Bryan as their first call."
"I have worked with and around Bryan for years and know him to be an experienced, efficient and effective advocate for his insurance defense clients. While I've not had the pleasure of working against him, I can only assume his expertise in defense serves him well in his plaintiff's work. I would recommend him to both insurance carriers needing defense for insureds and to plaintiffs needing representation in personal injury or workers' compensation cases. Bryan is an excellent lawyer."
"I endorse Bryan's work. He is excepitional advocate for his clients. His work is top notch and his trial skills are superb. I know when dealing with Bryan that our interactions will be always be professional."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bryan and I had a trial together. He is highly intelligent, has excellent trial skills, and represented his client exceptionally well."
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2023
Rated/Selected, SuperLawyers
2022
Rated/Selected, SuperLawyers
2017
Top Lawyers, American Lawyer Magazine
2017
Legal Leaders, American Law Journal
2014
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
California Law Review Editorship, University of California, Berkeley
1994
Award for Advocacy, Boalt Hall
1999 - Present
Attorney, Dawson Law Group
1996 - 1999
Attorney, Cooley Godward
1995 - 1995
Summer Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski
1994 - 1994
Summer Associate, Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Oregon Association of Defense CounselMember
2002 - Present
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsMember of Attorney Bar
1999 - Present
Oregon State BarAttorney at Law
1999 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember -- inactive
1996 - Present
Federal District Court -- Northern District CaliforniaMember (inactive)
Settled for $325,000.00
Settled for $200,000.00
Plaintiff awarded $2,500 total damages.
Settlement of $1.1 million
$100,520.67 awarded to client
Client's claims settled for $332,000.00
Settled for $275,000
Settlement for $105,000
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
MA - Masters
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
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2017
2012
The Civil War Amendments
2011
UM/UIM Arbitrations
2011
2009
Trial advocacy
2014
2009
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Rear end auto accident where front driver slammed on brakes - rear driver 100% at fault?
18 Nov 2011
Can i be personally sued after a car accident even if insurance has taken care of it?
09 Apr 2010
If i got a DUI in oregon and blew a .14. I was told if i plead no contest and take diversion i will get my license back. true?
01 Nov 2009