Professional Memberships
We are proud of the fact that members of Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys have been selected to belong to some of the most prestigious trial lawyers' groups in the country.
Additionally, each of the lawyers in this firm are named in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory as having earned the highest rating of AV, which is defined as: "Very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar."
Partners of the firm are actively involved in the following professional organizations. Click on the links below for more information about these groups:
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) The general purpose of this association is to foster and evaluate the standards of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession. ABOTA advocates must have a minimum of 50 civil jury trials. Membership is by invitation only.
American College of Trial Lawyers The American College of Trial lawyers is regarded by lawyers as the most prestigous legal organization in the country. It's membership is limited to one percent of trial lawyers in the state who are invited to join on the basis of demonstrating high standards of ethical conduct, trial skills and administration of justice
American Association for Justice This organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting consumer safety, the right to trial by jury, and America's civil justice system.
Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Best Lawyers is compiled through an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of the top lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, Best Lawyers has gained the respect of the legal profession, the media, and clients as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere.
Chuck Paulson has been named in The Best Lawyers in America since the publication's inception in 1983.
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
For over 50 years, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and its member attorneys have advocated for the rights of consumers by promoting safer products, workers' rights, access to quality health care, safeguarding the environment and eliminating discrimination in the workplace.
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association WSTLA, established in 1953, commands nationwide respect as one of the most active and effective trial lawyer associations in the country.
