Chris Roy

Chris Roy

also known as Christopher E Roy

4.4
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 years

Insurance Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Litigation

1000 SW Broadway, Suite 900, Portland, OR

About Chris

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Insurance 34%

Disability Insurance and other insurance related matters.

27 years

34%
Employee Benefits 33%

Long Term Disability Insurance Appeals

27 years

33%
Litigation 33%

Disability insurance litigation & other litigation matters.

27 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-41%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Roy Law Group

1000 SW Broadway, Suite 900, Portland, OR, 97205

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Chris Roy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Blaine | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disengaged services without explanation.

Disengaged services stating only that he saw no way to extend benefits beyond 24 months. No explanation. The records I received back from Roy Law were incomplete. The records from my insurance company were incomplete to. I resent all my records with my appeal. I was grateful to have caught that.

Posted by Glenn | October 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

I wish I had hired them sooner. Don't let you LTD insurer deny your legitimate claim. Get representation and fight back.

I had become permanently disabled at the age of 51 with numerous health issues. Unable to continue my sedentary work due to my condition, I fought with my LTD insurance for many months. I never thought in a million years that my employer, a major health care organization, would sell me LTD insuranc...e that doesn't pay it's policy holder's claim. It felt like the insurer was more in the business to deny legitimate claims than pay them. The insurance carrier hounded my physicians constantly to the point where I’m sure my doctors regretted having me as a patient. It got to the point where I was about ready to give up. I couldn’t work and I couldn’t get disability. My employer released me, I had no money, no insurance, and I had hit rock bottom. Then I found Roy Law in an internet search. They were professional, caring, very knowledgeable, knew exactly what to do, and how to get the right information they needed from my doctors to successfully represent me. I won my case thanks to Roy Law. Now I have monthly income, health insurance, and I can take care of myself. I’m beyond thankful and I would recommend them to anyone who has a legitimate long term disability case. Roy Law will fight for you and keep you informed what is going on at all times. Roy Law knows what they are doing. You can trust them.

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Chris Roy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Quinn Posner

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been connected with Chris for many years now. Throughout the time I have known him, I have found him to be on the cutting edge of legal updates and a skilled advocate for his clients. The fact that I have been impressed with him is demonstrated by the referrals I have sent his way over the years. Do yourself a favor, talk to Chris."

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Robert Kline

Business lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Other

"Chris is a smart, ethical and resourceful lawyer to whom I can refer clients with complete confidence."

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Christine Sargent

Employee benefits lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris always impressed me during the 18 months I worked for him in law school. He was ultra-dedicated to his client's best interests and was thoughtful in his decision-making. Definitely one of the most professional attorneys I've met."

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Camille Toney

Employee benefits lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris was opposing counsel in a recent matter I handled. He was reasonable, but advocated zealously for his client. We were able to amicably resolve this matter for the benefit of both sides."

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Sara Butcher

Insurance lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Smith

Insurance lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a very smart and capable attorney. He has a deep understanding of insurance law and puts the interests of his clients first."

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William Brewer

Insurance lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Roth

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Friend

"Chris is a smart, dedicated attorney. He has a friendly, easy manner that makes him extremely accessible to clients, and his intelligence makes him a formidable advocate for them. I strongly endorse Chris."

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R. Class

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chris Roy and would recommend him to anyone seeking representation on a ERISA or disability insurance matter. Chris is a hardworking attorney, who is thoughtful, diligent, and tenacious. While he is easy to work with and quickly establishes a caring and open rapport with clients, he will not hesitate to standup to insurance companies or other attorneys to protect his clients and advance their cases."

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Jason Posner

Business lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know Chris since our law school days. He's smart, steady, and has a calming demeanor that heightens his otherwise gifted ability to evaluate a legal claim or issue. He's tenacious when necessary and wise enough to know when to apply the proverbial brakes. He also has a wonderfully dry sense of humor."

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Blake Marks-Dias

Litigation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is smart, practical, and cares about his clients."

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Vincci Lam

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris has a thoughtful, efficient and thorough advocacy style. His approachable demeanor, knowledge of the law and care with client matters are hallmarks of any good litigator. Also, he looks to resolve a dispute effectively while preserving great working relationships with other attorneys."

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Susan Pitchford

Intellectual property lawyer

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Camille Toney

Employee benefits lawyer

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Bonnie Richardson

Litigation lawyer

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Sara Butcher

Estate planning lawyer

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Blake Marks-Dias

Litigation lawyer

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R. Class

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Eric Roth

Litigation lawyer

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William Brewer

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Robin Smith

Estate planning lawyer

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Jason Posner

General practice lawyer

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Quinn Posner

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Kline

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Guardian of Civil Justice, OTLA (Oregon Trial Lawyers Association)

2015

Eagle Member Certificate, WSAJ (Washington State Association for Justice)

2014

Eagle Award Certificate, WSAJ (Washington State Association for Justicew

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Founder & Principal, Roy Law Group

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Baard Energy

2000 - 2000

Attorney, Washington State Attorney General's Office

2000 - 2006

Attorney, Duggan, Schlotfeldt & Welch

Associations

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Oregon chapter)

Board Member

2015 - Present

OTLA (Oregon Trial Lawyers Association)

Guardian Member

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Oregon chapter)

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2010 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Federal Bar Association (Oregon chapter)

Chairperson, Newsletter Committe

Sample of Legal Cases

Insurance policy interpretation dispute

Successful

Ataxia

Successful

Failed Back Syndrome

Successful

Peripheral Neuropathy

Successful

Levator Myalgia

Successful

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Successful

Cornerstone Logistics v. World Class Travel, No. 31957-8-II (WA 8/9/2005) (WA, 2005)

Successful

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Education

1998

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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