Heppner Personal Injury Lawyers

Jim Nelson’s interest in becoming trial lawyer started in high school, where he participated in debates. He followed his interest at Oregon State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis on theories of persuasion. He was an active member of the Oregon State Debate Team. He received useful training for his later legal career as a military policeman in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he attended Willamette University School of Law, where he obtained his Doctorate degree in Jurisprudence. In law school, he was selected as the...

Graduated from University of Tennessee College of Law in 1991. Admitted to the Supreme Courts of Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and Utah. Admitted to the United States District Court and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee. Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Admitted to the United States Tax Court. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Oregon 2021 and to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon and the...

Business Law, Construction Law, General Civil, Injury Law

Shane Davis is Plaintiff's attorney at Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, PC. Mr. Davis specializes in personal injury, products liability, and medical malpractice cases. He has experience with complex civil litigation, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims.

Shane Davis is licensed to practice law in the state of Oregon and in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. Prior to joining JJL&M, Mr. Davis worked as a law clerk for the Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice. He received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, where he was a member of...

Todd Peterson is the principal attorney with the Portland Law Firm of Peterson Law Offices. Mr. Peterson solely represents injured parties and has been giving legal advice to injured victims for over 20 years. Mr. Peterson has represented thousands of clients and has achieved millions of dollars worth of settlements for those clients. He has been a personal injury attorney for as long as he has been an Oregon Bar Association Member. Mr. Peterson graduated from the Ohio University in 1986, and graduated from Lewis and Clark, Northwestern School of Law in 1990. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar Association...

Original founder of the Oliveros Law Group, Gregory Paul Oliveros is a native Oregonian and passionate supporter of this great state. Mr. Oliveros has a deep commitment to his community. From his involvement with his children’s extracurricular activities during their youth, to being an active community leader in various capacities over the years. Mr. Oliveros continues to look for ways that his law firm can support his local community. However, it’s in his work as an attorney in which Mr. Oliveros is most passionate. When asked what differentiates himself from other attorneys, Mr. Oliveros states,

“Energy and Vision! Outside of the...

Travis Prestwich works exclusively representing injured parties and their families in the wrongful death and personal injury cases. He focuses on all types wrongful death and personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, premises liability and product liability cases. He recognizes that these cases require experience and personal attention to bring about the best and most just outcome for his clients. Mr. Prestwich engages in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, settlement conferences and arbitration where possible to reduce the stress and expense for his clients. Mr. Prestwich recently worked with a...

Alycia Herriott is an experienced Oregon trial attorney working primarily out of the firm’s Bend office. Alycia’s practice focuses on DUII Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Victim’s Rights in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and Klamath Counties. Prior to working with Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group, Alycia had ten successful years as a Deputy District Attorney in both Deschutes County and Clackamas County, including time as a Special Assistant US Attorney in the Portland US Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Alycia handled over 100 jury trials, including Homicide, Vehiclular Manslaughter, Measure 11 offenses and DUII’s. Alycia’s extensive knowledge of...

Tom D’Amore’s practice emphasizes serious personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and other complex litigation. His law firm, D’Amore Law Group, has been seeking justice for injured people and their families in Oregon, Washington and California since 1994. Tom D’Amore has earned a reputation among insurance companies and corporations as an ethical, experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney. He is often asked to assist other attorneys and law firms with difficult cases throughout the U.S. Tom is deeply committed to both his clients and the legal community. He serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee...

Admitted to Oregon State Bar 1973; Alaska State Bar 1975; Nevada State Bar 1985; US District and Bankruptcy Court-Oregon 1973, Alaska 1976; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 1977; U.S. Tax Court 1988; practice located in Bend Oregon since 1981.

As a maritime lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, Gordon T. Carey is a veteran of taking on complex and challenging cases. He has fought for clients at both state and federal levels, and has helped a range of mariners, from merchant crew to dockworkers and other seamen. His educational background includes graduating cum laude from University of Michigan with his JD and gaining a license to practice in both Washington and Oregon. He is an member of several organizations in the legal community, including his role as a proctor in the Maritime Law Association. His knowledge of maritime...

Jeff Napoli practices principally in the areas of employment and tort litigation. Prior to co-founding Gilroy & Napoli, Jeff was a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. There, Jeff became a seasoned trial attorney, trying over 50 cases. Today, he uses his trial experience to maximize results for his clients. Jeff is admitted to practice law in all the state courts in Oregon and the United District Court for the District of Oregon. Additionally, Mr. Napoli is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyer’s Association and the Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County Bar Associations. ...

Helping injured people since 1990. The commitment we make to all of our clients is to "fight for you." We guide you through the process of dealing with the insurance companies, including your own company, to provide you with the best possible results in your case. Our firm promise is to work hard for you and do our best in each case.

After more than 15 years of litigation in criminal, civil, and family law cases, I have been appointed to the Beaverton Municipal Court as a full-time judge. I am thankful for all my past clients and colleagues and I look forward to a full-time career in public service. As a judge, I cannot provide legal advice to anyone. In addition, I cannot provide referrals to any person except family members and close friends. If you are reading this and you need an attorney, the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service may be reached at: 503-620-0222.

Jeffrey K. Traylor is a divorce, child custody, and personal injury attorney located in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from Lewis and Clark School of Law in 2009. He has handled every aspect of both family law and personal injury cases from filing to trial. Jeff strives to provide professional, personal, and caring representation that clients need for the lowest cost possible. The firm's motto is "your family's lawyer" and that philosophy is taken very seriously. Jeff strives to be there when you need him, and to build a strong and ongoing relationship between attorney and client.

For more than two decades Shawn has advised individuals, businesses, landowners, and public entities, throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington on various and often complex legal matters. He has successfully represented hundreds of these clients in civil litigation matters in both state and federal court.

Shawn is able to effectively negotiate settlements on challenging and highly charged cases while at the same time always being prepared to take cases to trial if resolution is not possible. Shawn is comfortable trying cases in front of juries and to the court. He has spent countless hours mentoring less-experienced attorneys on how to effectively try...

Ashley Bannon primarily practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense and employment litigation. Ashley received her Political Science degree from the University of Oregon in 2007. In 2010, Ashley graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. Ashley first joined Gilroy and Napoli in 2004 as an office assistant. While a law student, Ashley worked for Gilroy and Napoli as a law clerk. In 2011, she joined Gilroy and Napoli full-time as an associate attorney.

Mark Kramer, Attorney, specializes in family law and civil litigation including personal injury, civil rights, and employment cases. He has more than 35 years of trial experience and extensive experience in family law issues ranging from adoption and contested custody to grandparent and psychological parent rights. Mark has served as a pro-tem judge for the Multnomah County Circuit Court. As co-counsel for the Oregon State Judiciary Committee and in private practice, Mark drafted family law legislation that is now Oregon law. Mark is the author of several articles about family law and is a frequent speaker on the subjects of...

Scott Kocher represents individuals and families in wrongful death and personal injury cases, including elder and child physical and sexual abuse, pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle injuries, defective products, and class actions. Mr. Kocher is a 2001 graduate of Harvard Law School, and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. For more information visit www.forumlawgroup.com or call 503-445-2100.

Christopher MacNeil has been handling personal injury cases in the Willamette Valley for over twenty-five years. He specializes in cases involving serious injury arising out of motor vehicle collisions or defective products. Mr. MacNeil has lived in Oregon since 1979. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and earned his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1984. After serving as a law clerk in the Oregon Circuit Court, he practiced law with a large firm that represented businesses. Because he preferred to work for individuals, since 1986 his...

Ralph Gzik’s practice focuses on workers' compensation, injured workers, family law, divorces, and child custody cases. While Ralph practices primarily in Washington County and Multnomah County, including Hillsboro and Portland, cases often bring him to all counties and cities in Oregon.

James Loren is a senior partner at Goldberg & Loren and an aggressive litigator with over 50 case verdicts throughout the country. He has completed thousands of injury claims leading to over half a billion dollars in settlements for his clients. Many of these personal injury verdicts and settlements were well in the excess of one million dollars. When it comes to personal injury cases he represents clients in the following areas of practice, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall cases, product liability claims, employment discrimination; overtime law; and civil rights actions. Mr....

Benjamin is licensed to practice law in Oregon and is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the United States District Court of Oregon and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He has been practicing law for more than 16 years and is an experienced litigator. Benjamin began his legal career specializing in criminal defense, which gave him invaluable courtroom experience. Since then he has devoted his energies to representing people who have been seriously injured.

People turn to Tim Jones when they need an Oregon personal injury attorney. They do so because Tim is the tough advocate they need to attain the justice they deserve. The grandson of Irish immigrants who homesteaded in Eastern Oregon in the early 1900’s, Tim comes from a line of ranchers and mill workers. On his way to becoming an attorney, he spent the better part of two decades as a farm laborer, construction and mill worker. He spent two years living in Portland’s poorest neighborhoods running an emergency relief program, delivering most basic of assistance to low income families. Tim brings valuable...

Portland Personal Injury Attorney, handling wrongful death, car accidents, premises liability, workplace accidents and much more.

B.A. University of California, Berkeley with honors 1984
M.A. Rockefeller School of Public Affairs, State University of New York at Albany 1986
J.D. Northwestern School of Law - Lewis and Clark College 1990

Member of Oregon State Bar since 1990
Admitted to United States District Court of Oregon

Former in-house counsel to Safeco Insurance, Valley Insurance, Rentrak, and KinderCare Learning Centers

Former Judge City of North Plains

I have experience with over one thousand of cases in state courts throughout Oregon through mediation, arbitration and trial.

Raised in Brookings, Oregon, with degrees in Biology from Stanford and Cal State San Jose, law degree from Willamette University. Complex litigation, estate planning and administration, family and divorce law, real estate and business transactions. A team worker with clients, clients are kept informed and work closely with attorney in all phases. Prompt responses to phone and email communications.

Ray was admitted to the bar in 1979 and is a member of the bars of the Oregon State and Federal courts. He obtained his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1979.

Before going to law school, Ray worked as a private investigator and in a variety of manual trades including equipment operator, welder’s apprentice, janitor and crew supervisor. Ray has focused his practice on injury cases including personal injury and product liability. He has presented educational seminars on insurance and personal injury topics, and has organised and presented seminars for Oregon and national gatherings of attorneys. He is...

Husband, Father of 10, LDS, and a lawyer for the past 22 years. I have tried numerous cases. I have received multi-million dollar verdicts. I have settled thousands of cases. I have been a part time judge for 13 years. After a few years at the United States Attorneys office, I have spent my career representing those who have suffered life changing injuries.