$ 350-400 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
My clients include railroaders, their families and friends throughout the West. I also represent many people, usually referred by other clients, injured by the negligence of drivers, big corporations, doctors and hospitals. I, my staff and partners are effective, experienced, hard-working and compassionate. Give me a call if you think we can help.
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Practice Areas
47 years | 500 cases
47 years | 75 cases
37 years | 175 cases
$ 350-400 per hour
25%-50%
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
State: Montana
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by David | April 15, 2015 | Employee Benefits
Denied Short Term Disability claim overturned
I asked Paul to write a second appeal for my Short Term Disability after my initial claim and first appeal were denied by a major insurance company and corporation. Paul's professionalism, experience, attention to detail and guidance in this matter resulted in the denied claim being overturned.
"Paul is one of the smartest claimant's attorneys I litigate with. He understands the nuances of the law and is as cordial as he is intelligent. I hate seeing him on the other side because I know I'll have to work harder, but I love seeing him on the other side because I know it's going to be an enjoyable fight. Plus, he tells great stories!"
"I have known Paul for over ten years. He is extremely knowledgable and compassionate. Paul has dedicated his career to helping those who are injured by corporate negligence is is one of the best plaintiff railroad lawyers in the state of Oregon. In 2012 Paul and I began working together on the Board of Governors for the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
The Best Lawyers in America© 2016, US News and World Report and The Best Lawyers in America
2014
Mentor of the Year, Multnomah Bar Association
2004
Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar
1993
Certificate of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar
1983 - 1985
Associate, Bricker, Zakovics & Querin
1979 - 1982
Manager, Migrant Unit, Montana Legal Services
1991 - Present
Academy of Rail Labor AttorneysMember
1983 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1982 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2011 - 2012
Or State Bar Comte on Practice and ProcedureChair
2010 - 2012
Or State Bar Local Prof. Resp. CommitteeMember
2004 - 2015
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationGovernor
2002 - 2011
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Settled for $1.125 million
Won $155,000 at trial
OSHA awarded $368,000
$500,000 verdict
Settled in trial for $500,000
$500,000 verdict
Won $130,000 following trial in Federal Court
1979
JD
1974
BA, Cum Laude
2013
Motions to Compel
2012
Biomechanics at trial
2009
Electronic Discovery in Railroad Cases
2015
2013
2012
2012
2012