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Our client was hit head on by an out of control driver on icy roads, suffering injuries — we recovered $157,000 in total damages.

A driver making an illegal U turn pulled directly into our client’s path, causing a high impact collision that ultimately revealed a serious C7 cervical injury and other significant damage. We secured a recovery of $465,000 in insurance benefits.

The arraignment hearing is defendant’s first formal appearance in court after charges are filed. In Oregon, an initial appearance and arraignment are the same thing. Its primary purpose is to advise the defendant of their rights and the accusations against them...

Baiting Animal Charges in Oregon Under Oregon law, specifically ORS 498.164, it is illegal to use bait to attract black bears or use one or more dogs to hunt or pursue black bears or cougars. Baiting means any material placed for the purpose of attracting or attempting to attract bears. Even if no animal is actually hunted or killed, the mere act of baiting for that purpose can be enough for criminal charges.

If you're hurt as a passenger in a friend or family member's car—whether they’re at fault or the at-fault driver didn't have insurance—you can file a claim with insurance without affecting your friend or family member's personal assets.

Our client was involved in a catastrophic head-on collision when another driver crossed the centerline. We uncovered multiple insurance sources ultimately recovering more than $162,000 to compensate our client.

On a holiday drive to visit the Grandparents and cut down their annual Christmas tree, a family of four was struck by a driver making a dangerous left turn who failed to yield. The impact sent their vehicle headfirst into a metal fence.

Ms. P was going 35 mph southbound on SE. 82nd Ave. in Clackamas, OR in her Chrysler Pacifica when a 17-year-old going 35 mph northbound turn left in front of her in his dad’s Honda CRV and hit her head on. Ms. P herniated a disc in her neck and had to have surgery.

ORS 471.565 establishes rules for liability when alcohol is served to visibly intoxicated individuals. It applies not only to OLCC-licensed businesses and permit holders, but also to social hosts—anyone who serves or directs the serving of alcohol at a gathering, even without holding a license.

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 25 and have been charged with a crime in Deschutes County, the Emerging Adult Program (EAP) offers a unique opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction and redirect your life toward a positive path.

Driving uninsured in Oregon is illegal and can get you a lot more than a traffic ticket. First, driving uninsured is a traffic violation and will get you a traffic ticket. ORS 806.010 (5).

We are thrilled to announce that Monica Nolan, a dedicated member of our team in Bend, Oregon, has been recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star.