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The trial lawyers at Paulson Coletti want to help you understand your legal rights and options following a personal injury or loss of a loved one. With more than 100 years of collective legal experience, you can trust our experience on the issue of injury claims and lawsuits. If you have questions that are not covered on this page, call us or schedule a free case review online.
Not necessarily. In fact, most injury and wrongful death claims are settled outside of court. However, every case is different. The attorneys at Paulson Coletti prepare every case as if it will go to trial. As trial lawyers, we always go the extra mile to prepare cases with merit that juries can understand and believe in.
If we evaluate your case and determine that it has merit, we can provide you with a potential recovery range or estimate. This will be based on the dollar amount we believe is appropriate to compensate for your losses and our fees are computed as a percentage of your total recovery – called “contingency fees.”
Applicable bar regulations require the client to pay the expenses of the litigation. We are permitted to advance all necessary litigation expenses, but please understand that these expenses will be recouped and recovered from your portion of the successful outcome of the case.
No. Many of our clients are referred to us by other lawyers and if there is a referral fee to be paid, the referring lawyer will be paid out of our attorney fees. You will be not be required to pay additional attorney fees.
The answer depends on the case. For example, most cases in Oregon are completed within 15 months of the case being filed in court, unless there is an appeal or substantial other delay. Multnomah County, Oregon has one of the fastest dockets in the country. Medical malpractice cases tend to take longer because of a longer trial docket.
The amount of compensation you may be able to recover depends entirely on your unique situation. Areas of compensation may include lost wages, past and ongoing medical bills, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Our philosophy is to keep a small caseload so that we can focus the appropriate time and attention on each case. Because of this, we only take cases we believe have merit. Our firm ends up turning down far more cases than we take, but this benefits the clients we do accept. Sometimes the merit of a case can be determined almost immediately. In other instances, we need additional time, effort, and investigation in order to learn whether a case has merit. If we believe your case does not to have merit, we will try to notify you as soon as we make this determination.
At Paulson Coletti, a local firm based in Oregon, justice is our mission. As experienced trial attorneys, we fight for injury victims across Oregon and Washington, holding negligent parties accountable. With a proven track record in and out of the courtroom, we are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We take a client-centered approach, focusing on cases we believe in and delivering results that matter. No fees unless we win-because justice should never come with financial risk.
Client Reviews
John and Lisa were extremely helpful with my family as we navigated damages sustained in a tragic car accident. They were very knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Their communication and empathy to our situation was greatly appreciated.
I can’t imagine working our way through the tragedy without them by our side. I would highly recommend Paulson and Coletti!
Working with John was an excellent experience from start to finish. He fought long and hard to secure a fair and just settlement in our case, and his dedication never wavered. John and his staff were consistently considerate, helpful, and communicative throughout the entire process, always taking the time to answer our questions and keep us informed. Given the complicated and sensitive nature of our case, I’m truly grateful we had John in our corner. Thanks to his hard work and expertise, we achieved a better outcome than we could have hoped for.
I had an excellent experience working with Jane and her team on my accident case. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about getting the best possible outcome for me.
I highly recommend Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys to anyone who needs legal representation. They made a stressful situation much easier to navigate, and I’m extremely grateful for everything they did for me.
I recently engaged John Coletti to represent me in a challenging legal matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From our initial consultation, it was evident that John possessed an exceptional depth of knowledge, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication to his clients. He took the time to thoroughly understand the nuances of our case, explaining complex legal concepts in clear, accessible terms while always keeping me informed and involved throughout the process.
John not only delivered outstanding results but also provided compassionate support during what could have been an overwhelming stressful time.
If you’re seeking an attorney who combines professionalism, integrity, and proven success, look no further than John Coletti.
My family is profoundly grateful for his representation.
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This page has been written, edited, and fact-checked by our team of legal writers in accordance with our editorial guidelines. It has been approved by partners Jane Paulson and John Coletti—respected trial attorneys with decades of experience representing personal injury victims.
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