Paul J. Vames
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Biography
Since 1996, Paul’s professional focus has been litigation of serious injury and insurance-related disputes. He holds a prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell©, demonstrating that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence.
During his first 13 years in practice, Paul defended insurance companies. However, in 2009 Paul moved his practice from a downtown skyscraper to the suburbs. Since then, he has been privileged to represent good people injured by the negligence of others. Paul litigates insurance disputes, injury claims, cases arising from motor vehicle and motorcycle collisions, cases arising from dog attacks, and cases arising from property hazards or defective products.
Paul serves as a Judge pro tem for the Washington County Circuit Court. He also serves on the Court’s Arbitration, Supplemental Local Rules, and Civil Bench/Bar Committees and as an arbitrator in court-mandated and private arbitration proceedings.
EducationB.S., California State University Long Beach
Willamette University College of Law
J.D., Whittier College
Licensed to practice in
Oregon State and Federal Courts
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit
Nevada State and Federal Courts (currently inactive)
Memberships
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Oregon State Bar
State Bar of Nevada
Washington County Bar Association
Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Member Washington County Bar Association
Year: 2006 - Current
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Guardian Member Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Year: 2009 - Current
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Member Oregon State Bar
Year: 2005 - Current
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Member (Currently Inactive) State Bar of Nevada
Year: 1996 - Current
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Professional Associations
Nevada State Bar Member (Corrently Inactive) (1996 - Current)
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Member (2009 - Current)
Washington County Bar Association Member (2006 - Current)
Oregon State Bar Association Member (2005 - Current)
Oregon State Bar Member (2005 - Current)
Nevada State Bar Member (Currently Inactive) (1996 - Current)
Awards
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AV Attorney Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Education
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California State University - Long Beach B.S. | Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate
Year: 1980 - 1985
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Willamette University College of Law Law
Year: 1993 - 1994
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Whittier Law School J.D. | Law
Year: 1995 - 1996
Honors: Trial Advocacy Honors Board
Websites
Gresham Office - Chase Bank, Second Floor
2053 N.E. Burnside Road, Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 573-8373
Hillsboro Office - Orenco Park Building
5920 NE Ray Circle, Suite 145, Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 573-8373