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4.9 /5.0
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Jeffrey Paul Thayer
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About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey Thayer’s practice emphasizes personal injury, medical malpractice, and disputes with insurance companies. He exclusively represents injured parties in all aspects of claims involving personal injury and wrongful death, including car accidents, premises liability (slip and fall), and first-party disputes with insurance companies (denial of motor vehicle PIP claims and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims).
Jeff is admitted to the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, and the Federal District Court for the District of Oregon. He is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.
Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Jeff worked as a judicial law clerk in the Multnomah County Circuit Court and performed contract work for attorneys in the Portland area, working on claims involving car accidents and products liability.
Jeff maintains an active trial practice and has litigated injury claims for clients in counties throughout Oregon and Washington.
Offering free consultations in person or via phone or video teleconference for all Personal Injury cases
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
60%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
10%
Personal Injury
10%
26 years
Motorcycle Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Licensed in Oregon for 27 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
The Gatti Law Firm
(503) 371-2482
Fax
235 Front St. SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR, 97301
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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent , professional and caring
I couldn’t have been represented better then mr Thayer, excellent work representing me with a very long,complicated and painful case. My respect for him as professional and as human , very family oriented, I will never thank him enough. Thank you . So much, I will forever recommend you.
Posted by Laura | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional and skilled attorney
Jeff Thayer was a top-notch professional as he guided our legal process. His experience was apparent from my very first meeting. He explained the process and law in detail and answered all of my questions with regard to my case. No deadlines were missed. Ultimately, he negotiated a settlement to ...
Posted by Michael | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Top-notch Service
Jeff was very straight forward and did an excellent job explaining our case and all options available to us. He did everything exactly the way he said he would - there were no surprises. I felt he was very thorough and covered all his bases which made us feel like he truly had our backs. We honest...
Posted by Heidilinn | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Love my attorney!
I was overwhelmed by the hospital bills piling up and my auto and health insurance not cooperating with each other. I was involved in a 3 car accident with no fault on my behalf. My doctor Dr Blair suggested that I should seek out representation to assist me in my dealings with both of the insurance ...
Posted by Andy | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thayer, Great service!
I had an accident 2 years ago. Jeffery help us though the incident, what to do, and how to do it. He way extremely helpful throughout the process, and was able to get a very nice settlement without any heart ache on our part. His team did Extremely well by us. I would gladly go back to him, hopefully...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2024
updated on 06/20/2024This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in WA, 2024
updated on 07/23/2025This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Gatti, Gatti, Maier, Sayer, Thayer, Smith & Associates
1998 - 1999
Judicial Clerk, Multnomah County Circuit Court
Associations
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Education
1998
Lewis & Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Linfield College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English