Don Corson
About Don
Biography
Don Corson's practice expertise is the representation of people injured or killed by defective products, industrial incidents, hospital system failures, trucking and other major vehicle collisions, electrical accidents, and other catastrophic events.
Before entering the field of law, Don was active in consumer and environmental issues. He decided to become an attorney in part to address many of the injustices he saw. Don graduated first in his law school class from the University of Oregon in 1985. He was Editor-In-Chief of the Oregon Law Review. He completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 1976, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Don is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the National Crime Victims Bar Association, Multnomah and Lane County Bar Associations, and Public Justice. He is active in the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and is a former OTLA President. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers as well as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Don is admitted to practice in all Oregon state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Don served as elected Chair of the Council on Court Procedures, Oregon's rule-making body for laws relating to civil procedure. The 23 member Council consists of appellate judges, circuit court judges, practicing attorneys, and a public member. The Oregon Legislature created the Council to review the rules of civil procedure, study proposals concerning Oregon laws relating to civil procedure, and to promulgate rules of pleading, practice, and procedure. Rules adopted by the Council on Court Procedures become the official rules of court for the state unless expressly overruled by the Legislature.
Don has been named an Oregon Super Lawyer, a distinction which identifies him among the top five percent of attorneys in the state. He has also gained recognition from the judiciary and other attorneys with two of the highest honors in the country: The highest legal ability and professional ethics ratings in the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating System and The Best Lawyers in America.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
40 years
38 years
40 years
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Oregon for 40 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1985
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Location
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
940 Willamette St., Suite 500, Eugene, OR, 97401
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Don Corson's Reviews
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Posted by Bonnie | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Skilled and Ethical
When our grandson was badly injured in an ATV accident, sustaining life-long injuries, we went in search of a skilled and ethical attorney to help achieve reasonable financial aid for our grandson’s future, which had been greatly altered. We were referred to Corson & Johnson Law Firm. We first met D...
Posted by Travis | July 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
I was referred to Don after I was injured in an accident. Don explained his process and made me feel like I knew what to expect. I was treated like a friend by his entire team and would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a great injury attorney.
Posted by TJ Hein | February 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
advice
Mr. Corson gave me great advice. We do not live in the same area, but he contacted me and explained my best options. I am grateful for his opinion and time.
Posted by Larry | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Don
We hired Don in 2002 as my husband's car was hit by a semi truck on I-5. He was left permanently blind by the accident. Don was highly recommended to us from another attorney. We were so glad he took our case. He was very upfront, honest, fair and thorough. He did extra research and got assistanc...
Posted by Red | April 24, 2015
Going beyond the courtroom to help ,e
My experience with Lara and Don was especially meaningful for me because it is not often in a business relationship that one feels truly cared about on a personal level. The world needs more attorneys like Lara and Don – they embody everything the legal profession strives to be
Don Corson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Don Corson is an outstanding advocate. He is one of the most skilled attorneys you can find."
"Don is one of the most brilliant litigators in the Pacific Northwest, and perhaps the nation. His legal acumen and commanding courtroom presence are only rivaled by his sensibility, kindness and compassion."
"Don is a powerful advocate and a consummate professional."
"I endorse Don. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Corson has for decades been one of the top attorneys in complicated personal injury litigation."
"I have known Don since law school. He was a top student with absolute integrity. He is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Oregon."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Superlawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Corson & Johnson Law Firm
1985 - 2004
Shareholder, Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Corson, P.C.
Associations
2005 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2003 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1985 - Present
Oregon Association of Trial LawyersPresident
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury verdict for $4 million
Jury verdict for $12 million
$2,8 million jury verdict. Within a short time after the trial, truck mounted attenuators could be seen at highway construction sites all over, and that practice has continued.
$12.25 million jury verdict
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2020
Product Liability Cases from the Ground Up
2020
2018
“A child amputee David versus a corporate manufacturing Goliath,” with Lara Johnson.
2016
“Preparing and Trying a Brain Injury Case”
2013
“Public Education”
2013
“Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Oregon,” panelist.
2011
Moderator, “Crossing the Bridge: State and Federal Practice”
2011
Panelist, Small Firm Practice, “Inspiring Public Interest”
2010
“Cross Examining Defense Expert Witnesses,”
2010
“Expedited Jury Trials”
Publications
2020
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers