Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Donald L Jacobs
About Donald
Biography
Mr. Jacobs received his J.D. from Seattle University in 1979. He is licensed to practice law in all Washington and Oregon State and federal courts. Before creating the NW Injury Law Center, Mr. Jacobs was a partner in a law firm for over twenty years that emphasized personal injury law. He is an active member of the Washington, Oregon and American Trial Lawyers Associations. He is a frequent lecturer on legal issues for both the Oregon and Washington associations. Mr. Jacobs currently serves on the governing board of the Oregon State Trial Lawyers Association. He served as their President in 2008-2009. He also served on the governing board of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 2000. In 1997, he was awarded the Alvin Anderson Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. In 2005, he received their Award for Professionalism. In his spare time, Mr. Jacobs has taught personal injury and insurance law at Clark College in Vancouver. In his early career, he was a city criminal prosecutor for Woodland Washington. His practice now consists entirely of representing injured consumers.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
47 years
Personal Injury
50%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 34 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 46 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
NW Injury Law Center - Vancouver Office
514 West 9th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660-3017
NW Injury Law Center - Portland Office
1001 SW 5th Ave. Ste 1100, Portland, OR, 97204
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Donald L Jacobs's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2015
Straight Shooter, gets results
Don delivered on his word. In the initial stages, he told us what we could expect at certain intervals and he was accurate. His legal counsel helped us through a difficult time. Physically, I still am recovering, but I believe I would not be this far along if it weren't for Don and Kim Johnson and th...
Posted by Barbara | November 6, 2013
Very pleased!
Don, and his assistant Kim, handled my personal injury/auto accident claim. They were both warm and friendly, kept me informed and completely in charge, every step of the way. They answered all of my questions (and took all my calls) promptly. I was pleased with my final settlement, and actually fel...
Posted by Anthony | April 15, 2010
Extremely professional, wonderful experience.
I had a very positive experience. The professionalism, expertise and thoroughness is second to none.
Posted by Carol | February 22, 2010
I was very comfortable with Don and happy with the results!
I would like to say thank you again very much for all your help with my personal injury claim. Thank you also to your staff with whom I was in contact at various times. I felt very comfortable with the service I received from your office. This was very important to me because it was my first experien...
Posted by Carol | February 9, 2010
Don't hesitate to contact this attorney!
If you are looking for legal counsel, I highly recommend Don Jacobs and his assistants. Any time you are involved in a legal situation, it can be confusing, time consuming, and difficult to understand all that is required of you. Don and his team worked together to make my experience hassle free, and...
Donald L Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Jacobs is one of the most skilled personal injury attorneys and really knows his stuff. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Don! Not only is he a talented and knowledgeable attorney, he is a genuinely good human being. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of personal injury representation!"
"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Don is an excellent attorney and represents his clients very well."
"Don is a great lawyer. He is smart, honest, hardworking, and cares about his clients."
"Don generously gives of his time and expertise to other lawyers as a mentor. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.Don is a great lawyer and a great person..I have known Don for well over 10 years..He is smart always prepared and truel commited to the practice of law and to his clients..He is a very good trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney working on all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Don is one of just a few attorneys I turn to for second opinions on case values and tricky legal issues. He has been my opponent on dozens of cases. I have always found him to be well prepared. He treats his clients and his opponents with respect. A true gentleman."
"I have had a great working relationship with Don over the years. He is experienced and highly respected. I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Don is an excellent attorney and an excellent person. I highly recommend him."
"I have practice law for more than 30 years, and have known Don for more than 36 years. He is intelligent, dedicated, sympathetic and driven. If I need to make a referral in the Vancouver/Portland area for someone who has suffered injuries, he is the only attorney I consider."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is very committed to his clients and to making a difference in the lives of injured parties. His knowledge in the field of personal injury law is second to none."
"Don is an excellent lawyer. He was president of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, which should let you know that he is tremendously committed, effective, dedicated, and smart. He's also a great guy. I'm a personal injury lawyer myself, but if I ever got hurt and needed a PI lawyer, Don would definitely be on my short list."
"Don is very attentive to his clients, realistic in his valuation of cases, and overall a great lawyer. He is also an ethical and good man and concerned about the needs of his clients. Even though he is busier than many lawyers I know, he finds time to mentor and help those that are less experienced, and give back to his community in many ways. I highly recommend Don."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don is an excellent attorney, who I would recommend without hesitation. His dedication to his clients is inspiring. He is also a man of great integrity."
Connie Henderson
Litigation lawyer
John Green
Personal injury lawyer
Kaitlin Roach
Personal injury lawyer
Heather Norton
Estate planning lawyer
Leonard Semenea
Personal injury lawyer
Sheldon Aronson
Personal injury lawyer
Linda Weimar
Unknown lawyer
Daniel Rayfield
Personal injury lawyer
Gregory Price
Personal injury lawyer
Brian Williams
Personal injury lawyer
Deborah Nelson
Insurance lawyer
William Thayer
Personal injury lawyer
Collin McKean
Family lawyer
Roy Dwyer
Personal injury lawyer
John Peick
Licensing lawyer
Robert Russell
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Roger van Hoy
Workers compensation lawyer
Ronald Elzinga
Personal injury lawyer
Steven Lingenbrink
Personal injury lawyer
James Parsons
Securities offerings lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Clark County Bar Association
2012
Presidents Award (2nd time), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
2008
President's Award, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Presidents Special Award of Appreciation, Oregon State Bar Association
2005
Award for Professionalism, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1997
Alvin Anderson Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2002 - Present
President, NW Injury Law Center
Associations
2009 - 2011
American Association for JusticeOregon State Delegate
2008 - 2009
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationPast President
2000 - 2012
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationGoverning Board
1993 - 2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationGoverning Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Campbell v Summers Group Inc.
Jury Verdict 1.3 Million
Whithorn v Whithorn
Jury Verdict $427,000
Turney-Mann v. Northland Insurance Co.
Arbitration Award $551,000
Schelling v. Mayer
Jury verdict $85,000
Smith v. Shuman
2.1 million
Education
1979
Seattle University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Clark County Bar Association
Care and Feeding of a Soft Tissue Case
2014
OTLA Annual Motor Vehicle CLE
Washington Insurance Law
2014
Annual Clark County Presiding Court Update
Clark County Presiding Court Update
2013
Multnomah County Bar Assn.
Clark County Presiding Court Update and Trial Practices CLE
2010
Multnomah County Bar Association
Clark County Presiding Court Update and Trial Practices CLE
2009
Clark County Bar Association
Civil Trial Preparation
2008
Clark County Bar Association
Oregon Tort and Insurance Law
2007
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon Tort and Insurance Law
2005
Clark County Bar Association
Oregon Personal Injury Law
2002
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Elements of a Trial
2002
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Damage Considerations in MIST Cases
2002
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Elements of a Trial
2001
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Filing the Case - District or Superior Court
2001
Clark County Bar Association
Oregon Personal Injury Law
2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Tort Tips for the 21st Century
2000
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Jury Selection
1999
Clark County Bar Association
Uninsured Motorist Claims
Publications
2009
Personal Injury Blog
Auto accident claims and repaying your medical insurance
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can your auto insurance require second doctor opinion ?
22 Sep 2010
Q&A
Made a settlement demand; received an offer....now what?
24 May 2010
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
How Do I Determine What My Personal Injury Case is Worth?
07 Jul 2010
Video Legal Guide
Important Questions to Ask An Insurance Adjuster
11 May 2010
Video Legal Guide
Do I Have To Give A Recorded Statement?
11 May 2010