OR · Beaver State
Find a lawyer in Oregon
Serving communities across Oregon.
- Portland
- Eugene
- Corvallis
- Salem
Portland, Eugene, Salem, and all of Oregon can turn to The Lawyer Directory to ask for a quote.
Completing a form does not initiate a Multnomah County case, nor does it make The Lawyer Directory your legal representative.
Legal snapshot
How Oregon cases are often discussed
General information about how legal matters are often discussed in Oregon. This is not legal advice, and rules change.
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51%)
Crossing 51 percent fault can block many injury recoveries. Rain, bicycle traffic, and I-5 wrecks are common Portland-area issues.
Typical filing window
Often discussed around 2 years
Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.
Auto system
At-fault
No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.
Where cases are heard
Circuit Court, including Multnomah, Lane, and Marion Counties
The Lawyer Directory does not file cases or appear in these courts.
Get a quote
Request help for a matter in Oregon
Share a few details. Participating attorneys decide whether to continue the conversation. Submitting a form does not hire a lawyer.
Local context
Oregon's legal landscape
Oregon applies modified comparative fault. If you are more than 51 percent at fault, many injury claims are barred. Rain, bike accidents, and I-5 collisions are common Portland-area concerns.
Injury lawsuits often carry a two-year filing window. Some claims against public agencies have shorter notice requirements. An Oregon attorney can confirm the applicable dates.
Issues that often come up in Oregon reviews
01
Rain, bikes, and I-5
Portland-area reviews often include wet-road collisions, bicycle and pedestrian incidents, and I-5 or I-84 wrecks. Visibility and lighting arguments are common.
02
Public-body notice
Some claims against public bodies have shorter notice rules than a two-year injury range. That comes up after wrecks with transit vehicles or falls on public property.
03
Family and DUI
Submitting a form does not start a Multnomah County case and does not make The Lawyer Directory your attorney. A reviewing lawyer can explain the local circuit court process.
Practice areas
What people request in Oregon
Request a quote for a matter that arose in Oregon. Participating attorneys decide whether to take the conversation further.
Corporate
Need help with a business, contract, or company matter? Ask for a quote.
Criminal Law
Facing a criminal charge or investigation? Request a quote from a defense attorney.
Divorce and Family Law
Facing divorce, custody, or support questions? Request a consultation quote.
Estate and Trust Law
Planning a will, trust, or probate matter? Ask for a quote.
Labor and Employment Law
Dealing with a workplace or wage issue? Request a quote from an employment attorney.
Personal Injury
Hurt in an accident or by someone else's negligence? Ask for a private quote.
Bankruptcy
Buried in debt? Ask whether bankruptcy or another option is worth discussing.
Real Estate
Buying, selling, or disputing property? Request a quote from a real estate attorney.
Before you submit
Good to know in Oregon
- Confirm dates with an Oregon attorney.
- Public-entity claims can move on a faster notice clock.
- This page is general information only.
This page is general information about Oregon law, not legal advice from The Lawyer Directory. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.