Adam Gamboa

Adam Gamboa

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

3723 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gamboa Law Firm LLC

3723 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR, 97227

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Adam Gamboa's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Worth it

My case in total was 11 months of medical provider treatment followed by a ridiculously low offer from the insurance company given I have sustained permanent injury. I contacted Adam, and entered a 24 month legal process - driven exclusively by my insurance company because an uninsured driver hit me.... I believe it to be worth it given settlement offer to me was 5 X over original offer. By my calculations, my settlement paid me about $100 per hour of my time and paid Adam about $700 per hour of his. Adam's services are totally worth it as I was not further taken advantage of by my insurance provider or the uninsured driver. That said, the process of negotiation with my insurance company has been absolute crap, lengthy, dealing with a patronizing insurance company (and it's local legal team, which took 12 months to appoint), and generating a sense of powerlessness for me as my time was clearly ranked less valuable than the legal system. Adam could not have done better.

Posted by James | September 22, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Shameful & unacceptable

I contacted this man directly through email and gave him some information regarding my case. He contacted me back and said that my timelines had run out. Then he had the nerve to say good luck. I directly emailed him a copy of the laws regarding the statutes of limitations because " my timelines had ...not run out ". He didn't even have the integrity to respond . . .

Posted by Emily | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Patient and Helpful

I was given Adam's name after a really awful car crash, and having never been in the situation wasn't really sure what to do. Adam was patient in explaining each step of the process, consulting me to make sure I was comfortable with each decision and backing me up when the insurance company was being... elusive (shocker). I really appreciated his help navigating a scary time and taking some of the pressure off of figuring out what I needed to do so I could focus on healing. Would definitely recommend Adam!

Posted by Forrest | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Good Communicator, Trustworthy

I found Adam Gamboa based on a recommendation of a friend. He did not disappoint. He ran me through what his professional recommendation was, his fee, and how the general flow of my case could go. He was honest and accurate on every aspect we discussed. I would not hesitate to use him again or re...commend him to family or friends.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Smart, honest and out for his client's best interest.

Adam represented me in a personal injury claim that had some special circumstances that required him to think about some specifics and how they would affect the outcome for me. He was insightful, thoughtful and respectful of my wishes. My outcome was the best that it could have been in the situatio...n that I was in. I wholeheartedly recommend Adam if you want an honest and capable lawyer.

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Adam Gamboa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kate Wright

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Adam Gamboa for several years while we were both associate attorneys at a large law firm. Adam's lawyering style is defined by fierce advocacy, the highest standards of ethics and honesty, and his true desire and passion for helping others. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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JoLynn McCulloch

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked closely with Adam as a colleague in an insurance defense law practice for several years. Adam is smart, caring, fights for his clients, and knows the ins and outs of insurance companies and the attorneys they hire. You want him to represent you!"

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Chase Morinaka

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is a great lawyer with a strong code of personal ethics. You can trust him to provide zealous representation while looking out for your best interests."

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Andrew Harris

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is personable and easy to talk to. He's given me helpful feedback on litigation matters, and it's reassuring to be able to refer clients to such a capable, expert lawyer."

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John Rake

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Adam for four years and know him to be a professional, hard-working attorney. He thinks strategically about big picture client objectives, and executes a litigation plan efficiently. He is empathetic and cares about his clients, his co-workers, and his community."

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Ryan Hilts

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a great attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney in the Portland area."

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Melissa Berube

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and recommend Adam Gamboa. He's an attorney of the highest caliber, has a warm and engaging personality and outstanding personal integrity."

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Marjorie Elken

Litigation lawyer

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John Witherspoon

Business lawyer

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JoLynn McCulloch

Administrative law lawyer

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Kate Wright

Employment and labor lawyer

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Chase Morinaka

Business lawyer

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Andrew Harris

Business lawyer

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John Rake

Intellectual property lawyer

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Ryan Hilts

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Pro Bono Award, LASO Bankruptcy Clinic

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

Pro Bono Award, LASO Bankruptcy Clinic

2012

Pro Bono Award, LASO Bankruptcy Clinic

2011

Pro Bono Award, LASO Bankruptcy Clinic

2010

Pro Bono Award, LASO Bankruptcy Clinic

2004

USD School of Law Scholarship, University of San Diego School of Law

2003

USD School of Law Scholarship, University of San Diego School of Law

2002

USD School of Law Scholarship, University of San Diego School of Law

1998

Cal in the Capitol Award, University of California - Berkeley

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Gamboa Law Firm LLC

2007 - 2014

Attorney, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick, PC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Rose Law Firm

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Walters & Caietti

Associations

2014 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Oregon Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Oregon Minority Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2014

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pedestrian Accident

Settled - Policy Limits

I-405 Collision

Settled - Policy Limits

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Education

2005

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Weatherwax High School

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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