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Client Bill of Rights

What you should expect from a lawyer. You have the right to a lawyer who is enthusiastic and informed about you and your case. You have the right to a lawyer whose staff is enthusiastic and informed about your case. You have the right to a lawyer who turns off the phone, stops checking email,… read more

The Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving

More than one-third of American’s polled by the National Sleep Foundation said they have actually fallen asleep at the wheel before.  Many people who have fallen asleep had an accident or nearly had one because they had dozed off or were too tired to drive. The National Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 100,000 police-reported crashes… read more

Settlement Lawyer or Trial Lawyer?

Some lawyers advertise that they have been to trial hundreds of times.  This many or may not be useful. The lawyer may have done a lot of criminal trials.  Criminal trials are very different from personal injury trials. Some other lawyers may go to trial often because they are not very good at negotiating, so… read more

Oregon House Bill Passes Banning Left-Lane Hogs on Highway

This week a bill designating the left lane on interstate and state highways for passing only has made it though the state House.  House Bill 3414 applies to roadways with two lanes or more of traffic moving the same direction and violators could receive tickets for $160.  The bill is intended to help increase safety… read more

What to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney

If you have decided to hire a lawyer, how do you find a good one?  We can offer a few hard and fast rules, and a few guidelines. Hard and Fast Rules Rule #1: Meet with the lawyer before you sign anything.  If you have a bad feeling about the lawyer, trust your gut instinct,… read more

Portland Bridges may get $33 Million for Cyclist/Pedestrian Upgrades by 2020

Some of Multnomah County’s busiest bridges crossing the Willamette River could see biking and walking upgrades within the next five years.  One of the new ideas for the Hawthorne Bridge would be to separate the bike and foot traffic area into possibly using one of the four auto lanes on the bridge deck. There is a… read more

Do I Need an Attorney to Settle my Case?

You may not need an attorney for your accident.  If you have minor injuries, you are not in bankruptcy, all of your medical bills have been paid by PIP, and the insurance company treats you respectfully and truthfully, you may be better off settling your lawsuit directly with the insurance company. It is usually difficult… read more

Uber & Lyft are now legal in Portland thanks to a 120-day Pilot Program

Tuesday night the City Council voted 3-2 to allow ride-sharing companies to operate in Portland as a part of a 120-day pilot program. Since Uber starting running illegally in Portland back in December, that made it hard for some of the commissioners to trust their business practices. The 120-day pilot programs would lift the long-standing… read more

Attitude is Everything

These are the times when you find out what you are really made of.  Anyone can be optimistic when the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. But we Oregonians know how to keep a good attitude when the weather is bad. It is natural and easy to fall into self-pity when you have… read more

Driver-Pedestrian Safety Tips this Spring

With some of the warmest weather hitting the Portland area this weekend, it is important for drivers and pedestrians to be aware of each other to avoid accidents.  As the weather gets nicer, more people will be outside enjoying themselves.  Parents, make sure when your kids are playing outside, they stay off busy roads to… read more