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Biography
Mr. Spencer’s practice area are wrongful death cases, workers’ compensation claims, and personal injury suits. The cases handled by Mr. Spencer have included wrongful death due to gas explosions, electrocution, landslides, and truck and auto wrecks. He has handled cases involving catastrophic injuries such as quadriplegia, herniated discs, amputations, knee, shoulder, and hip replacements. Mr. Spencer has worked closely with doctors dealing with injuries to every area of the body, including the head, neck, spine, shoulders, elbows, wrist, hands, hips, knees, and feet. Mr. Spencer is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible.
Mr. Spencer is licensed in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He currently volunteers for the Oregon State Bar as a fee dispute arbitrator. He has served as an elected representative to the Oregon State Bar’s House of Delegates, Region 1 (Central and Eastern Oregon) from 1996 to 1999. He has served on the Professional Responsibility Committee for Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Wheeler Counties from 1993 to1997, and was the chairman of the committee from 1995 to 1997. Mr. Spencer has been a speaker for the Oregon Law Institute of Lewis & Clark Law School, and wrote The Logic of Winning, for presentation at Oregon Workers’ Compensation Law 2005: Logic, Knowledge & Ethics.
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Licensed in Idaho for 5 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 12 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 44 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5428, Bend, OR, 97703
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Daniel M Spencer's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Does Not return calls or messages.
Contacted and after a week never received a call or message. I guess he is too busy.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Fights hard for you
Dan is an amazing lawyer who really fights hard for you! He isn't afraid to be 100% honest with you!
Daniel Spencer
Replied last December 15, 2020Thank you for the review!
Posted by Shanna | August 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Workers Comp Claim
Dan handled our case excellently! He is always professional, courteous, detailed & in communication with us during the whole process. Everything was explained & discussed in a way that was clear & understandable. He goes above & beyond. I highly recommend him.
Daniel Spencer
Replied last December 15, 2020Thank you so much!
Posted by Don | December 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Professional and Ethical
Dan assisted me on a complicated worker’s compensation case with many moving parts as well as several attorneys. Dan was professional, thorough, and truly cared I received a just resolution. Dan became the point of contact for all parties involved and maintained a line of communication. He took and s...
Posted by Bruce | September 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Straight shooter!
Dan is very down to earth and straight forward. Even keeled and does not get flustered. I always knew where Dan was coming from. He never danced around an issue or sugar coated it. I appreciated his straightforwardness and honesty. Dan was the first one to take on my case, and after our first meeting...
Daniel M Spencer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Daniel M. Spencer. Dan is a lawyer's lawyer: exceedingly bright, aggressive, results oriented and efficient. I have seen him talk an insurance defense attorney out of a LOT of money on a wrongful death case I would not have been willing to take as the plaintiff's attorney. He has enough resources to thoroughly research a case and gather all the evidence even before the insurance company knows about the situation. In my experience, he lacks bedside manner, so hire him to do his job and don't expect him to hold your hand."
"Dan is intelligent, capable, insightful, and practical. He was the opposing counsel on a complicated case that had overlapping issues involving workers compensation, personal injury, and construction defects. He was great to work with."
"Dan is a very knowledgeable, thorough and hard working attorney. He has a comprehensive knowledge of personal injury, workplace injuries and wrongful death. Above all, Dan genuinely cares about his clients and provides superior representation. I have worked with Dan on a number of matters and refer clients to him who require his expertise. I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan is effective, efficient and dedicated. I would recommend him without reservation."
"Dan is an intelligent and thoughtful attorney whose attention to his clients' needs is bolstered by his strong understanding of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's smart. Effective. A good choice."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1979
Pleading and Practice, Top of Class, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Spencer Law LLC
2019 - 2019
Lawyer, Emerson Spencer LLC
2017 - 2019
Lawyer, Bryant Emerson LLP
1992 - 2015
Lawyer, Law Office of Daniel M Spencer
1990 - 1992
Lawyer, Lynch and Spencer
1981 - 1990
Lawyer, Foss, Whitty, & Roess
Associations
2019 - Present
Oregon State BarVolunteer Arbitrator, Fee Dispute Panel
2019 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1996 - 1997
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
1996 - 1999
Oregon State BarHouse of Delegates, Region 1 (Central and Eastern Oregon)
1995 - 1997
Oregon State BarChairman, OSB Professional Rules Committee, Deschutes County
1993 - 1997
Oregon State BarOSB Local Professional Rules Committee, Deschutes County
1991 - 1993
Oregon State BarProfessional Rules Committee, Klamath County
Sample of Legal Cases
Knapp v. City of North Bend, 737 P.2d 1248, 303 Or. 454 (1987)
Win
Rex v. Albertson's, Inc., 792 P.2d 1248, 102 Or.App. 178 (1990)
Win
Barbara J. Ferguson, 63 Van Natta 2253 (2011)
Win
Education
1981
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Montana State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Oregon Workers' Compensation Fundamentals
Workers' Compensation Law
2018
Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
Ethics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers