Christopher T Hill

Christopher T Hill

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Arbitration

300 SE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 80%

Plaintiff's side personal injury in Portland Oregon, handling cases throughout Oregon.

29 years

80%
Arbitration 10%

Serve as arbitrator on the court annexed arbitration panels for Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties and as arbitrator for private arbitrations.

16 years

10%
Insurance 10%

First party insurance claims against your own insurance company, often for car theft, denial of health insurance medical benefits, and house fires.

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-39%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Christopher T. Hill, PC

300 SE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97215

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Christopher T Hill's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Kirsten | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hiring Chris let me focus on recovering from my accident

Chris Hill's professionalism, compassion, and patience let me focus on recovering from my injuries while he took care of the recalcitrant insurance companies. I was hit by a cargo van while biking to work. I was, like most would be, in shock. I also, like most, told myself I wouldn't need a lawyer de...spite my injuries and no fault for the accident. But insurance companies make their money by denying claims and coverage. I battled months of insurance company denials while struggling to get better. Walking into Chris Hill's office and handing over my case lifted a weight off my shoulders so I could focus on recovery. Chris and his team took care of the rest. Chris is communicative, taking the time to discuss my options and their potential up and down sides so that I could make informed decisions at each step. He made sure to find and incorporate relevant case law that protected my claim so I could be confident the insurance companies couldn't exploit any loopholes. Throughout the entire process, it was clear Chris genuinely cares about his clients. I'm incredibly grateful I was referred to Chris and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in need of a personal injury attorney.

Posted by Emily | December 1, 2014

Good

I hired him on two occasions when I had two different car accidents, the other person deemed at fault. Once to fight my own insurance company to pay out on my uninsured motorist claim, once to fight the driver's insurance company. He did better for me than I could have done myself.

Posted by Donovan | April 1, 2011

One sharp fellow

Chris is an excellent lawyer. His intelligence and education shines through when discussing intricate details of the law, but what is most remarkable is his ability to relay the information in an easy to understand and friendly manner. Chris made me feel like we were a team and helped turn a negative... situation with difficult insurance adjusters into a very positive experience. Thanks Chris!

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Christopher T Hill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradford Gerke

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris knows the in-and-outs and nuts-and-bolts of collecting from insurance companies. If I had to refer a client with a complicated personal injury case that would involve complicated insurance issues, you can be sure that Chris would be the one that I would recommend."

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Lara Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris for many, many years, starting when he was a new lawyer working with us on a complicated product liability case. Chris is bright, knowledgeable about the law, and hard working. He is willing to go to bat for his clients. I endorse him."

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Scott Lucas

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris Hill combines both a vast knowledge of personal injury practice with compassion for his clients. I highly endorse him."

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MacDaniel Reynolds

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Chris since law school - he is smart, articulate, and a fantastic attorney."

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Cameron Levine

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is not only an encyclopedia of knowledge, he is also down to earth and an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Joshua Shulman

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is one of the smartest people I know. I have gotten advice from him in the past, and he's never steered me wrong. He's successfully brought many cases, and he is trustworthy as well. I recommend him highly."

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Michael Bliven

Personal injury lawyer

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Phillip Gilbert

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Lucas

Wrongful death lawyer

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Joshua Shulman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Christopher T. Hill, PC

1997 - 1998

Associate, Jeffrey Foote & Associates, PC

1997 - 1998

Associate, Lawrence Baron, Attorney at Law, PC

Associations

2000 - Present

Public Justice

Member

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bruckner v USAA

USAA paid the medical bills they were supposed to pay and paid a reasonable attorneys fee set by the court.

Powers v Quigley

Recovery of diminished value at arbitration and fees and costs on appeal

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Education

1997

Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College

JD

Speaking Engagements

2015

Young Litigators Series Arbitration

2013

Litigator Lunch

Recovery of pain and suffering for breach of contract

Publications

2009

NALA Facts and Findings Bicyclists and Tort, Insurance Law

Languages

English

Activity

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