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Elizabeth E Welch

Car accident Attorney at Portland, OR

5.0   13 reviews
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  • Licensed for 17 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2006
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Ms. Welch served on the Board of the Oregon Trial Lawyers from 2008 through 2013. In addition to working on multiple committees with the Oregon Trial Lawyers, Ms. Welch worked on the Client Security Fund committee for the Oregon State Bar and served on the 2014 membership taskforce for the Multnomah Bar Association. She then served on the Board of Directors for the Multnomah Bar Association from 2017 through 2019, finishing as Treasurer.

She regularly mentors aspiring new attorneys in personal injury law, and served as one of the editors and contributing writers to the Oregon Trial Lawyers Motor Vehicle Deskbook.

Ms. Welch is currently on the Development Committee for the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) and the Development Committee of Youth Rights and Justice.

The mother of two girls, Ms. Welch served on the Board of North Portland’s Peninsula Elementary PTA from 2009 through 2013, serving as President in 2012 and 2013. She sponsors multiple PTA and school events throughout the year. Recipient schools include Roosevelt High School, Grant High School, Peninsula Elementary, MLC, Buckman Elementary, Ockley-Green Middle School and Access Academy.

Elizabeth has spoken at Oregon Trial Lawyers Brown Bag lunches on working with adjustors and handling personal injury cases. She is also a contributor to OTLA’s 101 class, speaking on Marketing for New Lawyers. Ms. Welch has spoken at OTLA convention on Social Media discovery issues and for the National Business Institute on motor vehicle cases. Along with authoring a few articles for OTLA’s Trial Lawyer Magazine, Ms. Welch has co-authored two articles on dental malpractice in national publications.

Awards

Client's Choice 2015
Client's Choice
2015

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Elizabeth E Welch

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Client's Choice 2015
Client's Choice
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Posted by Jared | November 23, 2018
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Great Experience
One of the most skilled and gifted attorneys in the area. Elizabeth makes the legal process seem seamless, and she always keeps you in the loop. She is well versed in personal injury cases and commands a wealth of legal knowledge at her disposal. She makes you feel at home; reducing the stress of complicated cases. She ended up getting my case settled for more than expected. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
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Posted by JoAnn | April 17, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
Ms. Welch did an excellent job representing me in an automobile accident claim. Once I engaged her, she handled everything and I was awarded a fair settlement. It was a relief not to have to deal with insurance company.
Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2017
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Amazing.
Elizabeth is excellent. She got the outcome we all needed and wanted. She was always punctual, she explained everything and made us feel like friends. Can't say enough good things.
Posted by Kim | September 22, 2016
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Professional and responsive with a complicated case
I was in car accident in Oregon, car totalled and ongoing injuries, but live in Canada, adding complications to the situation. Working totally via phone and email Elizabeth explained to me every step of the way what needed to be done. She took all of the stress from my shoulders for the entire process, and fought hard for me so that I ultimately received a settlement I was very happy with. Thanks!
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Posted by Lara | February 8, 2016
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Excellent Service
I hired Ms. Welch for a personal injury matter. She was excellent to work with, professional, and communicative. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to recommend her services.
Posted by Mike | January 23, 2016
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Great settlement on auto-accident injury.
Elizabeth did a great job. She handled everything, did a great job explaining the process, and I walked away with my claim completely settled, my car fixed, my bills paid, and some compensation for my injuries. Great!
Posted by Dave | December 30, 2015
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Professional and Experienced
I could not be happier with the work Elizabeth has done for me. She has taken care of me twice now and gone above and beyond what I expected each time. I would recommend her to anyone anytime. There is no better feeling than passing off the stress that comes with legal matters to someone that is as professional and experienced as her. She is the best. I can't thank her enough!
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Posted by Sherry | December 2, 2015
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Demand settled!
Awesome job! Elizabeth knows what your injuries are worth. She was able to get the settlement she demanded for me and answered all my questions, & addressed all of my concerns promptly. Elizabeth is a "no nonsense" considerate professional & knows her stuff! I will recommend her to everyone who is injured in an accident.
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2015
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Farm accident
Elizabeth is very professional person I was in an accident in 2012 it lasted over 3 years for almost 2 of those years of the lawsuit she worked hard even though the opposition was not giving in in the end she was able to get me a fair settlement and end years of heart ache and pain I give her full recommendations if you need a lawyer she is sure the one to go to she will work hard for you and fight for you as long as it takes to get it done she's honest fair and doesn't try to cheat you thank you Elizabeth for everything you did for us.
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Posted by Priscilla Zuniga | August 21, 2015
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Thank you!
Elizabeth is amazing. This is the first time I needed a lawyer and I'm so glad to have worked with her! She is very nice, straight to the point and handled my claim quickly. She is very knowledgeable and kept me updated the entire time. It was such a smooth process, I definitely recommend her!
Posted by Sanjay | August 7, 2015
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She has been phenomenal. She had been professional and punctual in all correspondences. Very proud to be a client of her.
Posted by Malinda | October 13, 2014
Wonderful Attorney in North Portland!
Elizabeth Welch is a very reasonable, realistic and no nonsense attorney. My husband and I sought her assistance after a car accident in which the other party was clearly at fault. We did not feel rushed into settling for a lower amount nor did she prolong the case unrealistically. We would recommend her to anyone that seeks a fair settlement for injuries sustained in an MVA. Thank you Elizabeth!!!
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Posted by Greg | October 13, 2014
My First Time
I was on the receiving end of a fender-bender last year, and having seen Ms. Welch's ads around North Portland, I reached out to her for help. Never having required the services of an attorney, I wasn't sure what to expect. Ms. Welch was professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive throughout the entire process. I could not recommend her abilities as a lawyer any higher.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Education

  • Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004

Associations

  • Peninsula K-8 PTA
  • President
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board Member
  • 2008 - 2013

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
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Publications

  • OTLA MVA Deskbook
  • Dealing with Adjustors
  • 2015
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Speaking Engagements

  • Convention
  • Social Media Discovery
  • 2016
  • OTLA Trial Academy 101
  • Marketing
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
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Personal injury Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I contacted Elizabeth about an Oregon personal injury matter based on a recommendation from a trusted Washington attorney. She was incredibly responsive and able to quickly take action."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Elizabeth is a great lawyer and an extremely caring person. As a lawyer myself, I believe strongly that knowing the law, being able to fight when necessary, and being an excellent speaker and writer are necessary skills, but are only the beginning. Elizabeth has all those skills. But she also has heart, and that is really the key. In order to get the best result possible for your clients, you have to believe in them and their cases. Elizabeth does. I recommend her strongly."
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