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Timothy L Williams

Personal injury Attorney at Bend, OR

5.0   2 reviews
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  • Licensed for 20 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Timothy

Learn Timothy’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    60%
    I really handle all kinds of personal injury cases, from routine car accidents to premises liability cases to nursing home neglect to sex abuse cases, and everything in between.

  2. Car accident
    10%

  3. Motorcycle accident
    10%

  4. Nursing home abuse and neglect
    10%

  5. Trucking accident
    10%

HONESTY. INTEGRITY. GRIT. NOBODY WORKS HARDER OR CARES MORE FOR THEIR CLIENTS THAN TIM WILLIAMS.

I was born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, and attended Grants Pass High School from 1991-1995 where I was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track. I graduated from GPHS with Honors in 1995.

 

I then attended Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon in 1995-1996. While at Linfield, I played basketball for the college and focused my studies on Chemistry. I then attended Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon from 1996-1999, where I played college football and basketball. My 1998-1999 college basketball team ranked second in the nation during the season, won the Conference Championship, and played in the National Tournament. While attending SOU, I worked weekends and summers at a plywood mill in Grants Pass (Stone Forest, later U.S. Forest Products). I graduated with Honors from SOU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 1999.

 

I began working at Roy Dwyer’s personal injury firm as a law clerk in the fall of 1999, where I continued working throughout law school. I attended the University of Oregon School of Law from 2000-2003. While there, I was active in my role as student liaison for the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and worked for Lane County Legal Aid representing low-income clients in civil disputes. I graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2003, and was admitted to the Oregon State Bar the same year. I now focus my statewide law practice on personal injury litigation, and I'm the primary litigation attorney for the firm.

 

I live in Bend, Oregon with my wife and two daughters. Aside from spending time with my family, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golfing, fishing, hunting, wakeboarding, and playing basketball. I particularly enjoy snowboarding on Mt. Bachelor. Moreover, I also volunteer my time to help the less fortunate in the community, including several Rotary projects, and also serving on the board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon.

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor 2012
Top Contributor
2012

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Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C.

Reviews

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Posted by Catherine | April 7, 2010
The Best Lawyer In Central Oregon
My first impression of Mr. Williams was that he is very well-groomed, courteous and not bad looking. I also quickly learned that he was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the law and how to utilize that to my best interest. During each conversation I was always treated with the utmost respect and received many genuine requests regarding both my physical and emotional well being; which made me feel like he really cared for me like as a real person and I was not just another client. I greatly appreciate EVERYTHING Mr. Williams did for me in my case during these past five years. He was so thorough and organized! He was always willing to do whatever I wanted him to do. I never felt rushed to just settle my case with him!!! That was really important to me. He always helped me understand his frame of mind and his reasoning's and options that I had to choose from. I am satisfied with the outcome and am happy it is all over with but will kinda miss Mr. Williams. I consider him a very professional and trustworthy lawyer and I would refer anyone in need to him!!!
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Posted by Lisa | May 1, 2015
Exceptional
Tim Williams, from the moment I met was a man I instantly liked. I was gravitated to his black-and-white attitude. Sugarcoating nothing. It was a stressful situation and he made it as bearable as possible. Making himself available to me and any questions I might have. (Even over a couple of weekends.) Tim is a straight shooter and let me know what I could realistically expect. And he was right on with everything he told me. He could not have prepared me any better. He was insightful and seemed to genuinely care about the outcome, and most importantly my well being. He may be a young buck but he certainly knows the laws. If I ever need an attorney and if it does not even pertain to the line of work that Mr. Williams does I will still go to him for guidance . I have nothing but complete faith that he would put me in the right direction. I hold him in extremely in high regards. He is an asset not only to his family, and law firm, he is a huge asset to our community and I am honored to have met him, even if not under the best circumstances. I look forward to seeing where Mr. Williams career and future take him.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, P.C.
  • 2006 - Present
  • Associate
  • Law Office of Roy Dwyer, P.C.
  • 2004 - 2006
  • Associate
  • Dwyer Shlesinger & deVilleneuve, P.C.
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Legal Intern
  • Dwyer Shlesinger & deVilleneuve, P.C.
  • 2000 - 2003
  • Legal Assistant
  • Dwyer Shlesinger & deVilleneuve, P.C.
  • 1999 - 2000
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Education

  • University of Oregon School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2003
  • Southern Oregon University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1999

Legal Cases

  • Morris v. Walgreen Oshkosh, Inc.
  • $4.4 million verdict

Associations

  • American Society of Legal Advocates
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • National Crime Victim Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Pound Civil Justice Institute
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Million Dollar Advocates
  • Lifetime Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Multi- Million Dollar Advocates
  • Lifetime Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • United States Supreme Court Bar
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Governors
  • 2005 - Present
  • U.S. Ditrict Court for the District of Oregon
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Board of Governors
  • 2013 - 2016
  • American Association for Justice
  • Board of Governors
  • 2012 - 2020
  • Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates
  • Member
  • 2008 - 2021
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section
  • Executive Committee
  • 2007 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2013
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Publications

  • Oregon State Bar
  • Misuse of Legal Procedure, 2 ed.
  • 2013
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ)
  • iPad and the Paperless Office
  • 2013
  • OTLA Trial Lawyer
  • Viore Dire in a Premises Liability Case
  • 2012
  • OTLA Trial Lawyer
  • Getting PIP to Walk Away
  • 2011
  • OTLA Trial Lawyer
  • Advertising Approach of a Central Oregon Lawyer
  • 2009
  • OTLA Trial Lawyer
  • Tim's Top 5 Trial Tips - Voire Dire
  • 2008
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Misuse of Legal Procedure
  • 2006
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Speaking Engagements

  • American Association for Justice Annual Convention
  • iPad and the Paperless Office
  • 2013
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, CLE Committee
  • Cross Examination - Review of Pozner and Dodd
  • 2012
  • Bill Gibson private CLE
  • Solo and Small Firm Technology
  • 2012
  • Hot Topics and Recent Changes in Law
  • Recent changes in Oregon personal injury law
  • 2010
  • Tips and Traps for the Civil Litigator
  • Top Ten Traps to Avoid at Trial
  • 2009
  • Civil Trial Practice CLE
  • Preparing Your Client for Depositions
  • 2008
  • J.R. Campbell American Inns of court
  • Evidence at Trial - videotapes and animations
  • 2006
  • J.R. Campbell American Inns of Court
  • Evidence Rules
  • 2004
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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (10)
Endorse Timothy
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I heartily endorse Tim Williams. He and I have been opposing counsel several times over the years. He is professional, straightforward, knowledgeable, and always pleasant. He's an excellent lawyer, and a great guy to boot!"
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Williams is a talented trial attorney, hardworking, and an excellent advocate. He also serves as a leader in the local legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tim is as good as it gets. I have defended personal injury cases for insurance companies all across Oregon and Washington for more than a decade. While I enjoy working with Tim, I hate to see new cases with him as my adversary given how talented a lawyer he is. He's smart, tenacious and will never compromise a case without getting the maximum benefit for his clients. I highly encourage anyone who has been injured to call Tim first."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I worked with Tim from 2005 through 2007. Tim is a smart and effective lawyer who always gets the best results for his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tim is a hard working, dedicated and smart attorney. Because he knows the law inside and out, he gets the best outcome for his clients. His commitment to the legal profession and his clients is as good as it gets."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tim is one of the most qualified litigation attorneys I know. He has litigated more caes than most attorneys with twice the years of practice. He is our lead litigation attorney for our statewide law firm, and has successfully litigated hundereds of cases. He is also the most ethical and hard working attorney I know. Just this morning, I received an e-mail from a mediator giving Tim a glowing review of yesterday's mediation, describing Tim as the best attorney he has ever had at mediation, given his preparedness and tenacity on behalf of his clients. Tim has received similar praise from local judges as well. He is not afraid to go to trial, and has set some records for the largest recent verdicts in the counties. I am proud to call Tim my law partner, and I know that the firm will be in good hands when the day comes that I decide to retire. Our clients are very lucky to have Tim as their attorney, and I feel lucky to have him as my law partner."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I asked Tim to co-counsel with me on a personal injury matter. Tim is simply a fine lawyer and a fine person. He was always competent, gracious, thoughtful, and helpful to me in working to resolve our case. If any member of my family or I was injured and needed a personal injury attorney, Tim would be the first attorney I would recommend and call."
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Bend Personal injury Lawyer Timothy L Williams
Timothy L Williams
Personal injury Attorney
Bend, OR
Licensed for 20 years
Virtual consultation available