Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Lake Oswego
At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC, we are dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of serious injury and medical malpractice. Our firm combines decades of legal experience with a commitment to excellence, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and unwavering advocacy. We specialize in cases involving medical negligence, birth injuries, car accidents, and wrongful death, operating on a contingency fee basis to remove financial barriers for our clients. Our team of award-winning attorneys, recognized by Best Lawyers and U.S.News Best Law Firms, prioritizes trial readiness and client-centered service. We serve Oregon and Washington, advancing case costs and only collecting fees upon successful recovery. Our mission is to hold negligent parties accountable while providing compassionate support to families during their most challenging times.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries
Personal Injuries
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Defective Products
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Workplace Accidents
Product Liability
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of combined experience in complex personal injury litigation
- Selective caseload ensures personalized attention for every client
- Experienced trial attorneys with a history of million-dollar verdicts
- No-win, no-fee contingency representation eliminates financial risk
- Advanced technology integration for case strategy and evidence presentation
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers in America
- U.S. News Best Law Firms
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Highly recommend
Dedicated advocates
Transformative support
Professional excellence
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys handle complex medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. We work with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for clients. With multi-million dollar verdicts, we hold healthcare providers accountable for preventable harm.
Birth Injuries
Specialized representation for families affected by birth-related trauma. We pursue claims for Erbs palsy, cerebral palsy, and other preventable birth injuries. Our team secures funds for lifelong care and rehabilitation through aggressive litigation.
Personal Injury
Comprehensive legal support for injury victims from car accidents, premises liability, and defective products. We negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to recover full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering.
Wrongful Death
Compassionate representation for families losing loved ones to negligence. We pursue justice and financial security through wrongful death lawsuits, recovering compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages.
Truck Accidents
Legal expertise in truck collision cases involving FMCSA regulations and corporate liability. We investigate accident causes, coordinate with safety experts, and pursue maximum compensation from insurance companies and fleet operators.
People
Jane Paulson
Partner
Award-winning medical malpractice attorney with Best Lawyers recognition. Over 25 years of trial experience securing multi-million dollar verdicts for injury victims. Active in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity.
Chuck Paulson
Partner
Recognized trial lawyer and member of American College of Trial Lawyers. 2014 Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' for medical malpractice in Portland. Focuses on complex personal injury litigation with seven-figure case results.
John Coletti
Partner
Inner Circle of Advocates member with expertise in catastrophic injury cases. Handles high-stakes litigation involving construction accidents, product liability, and commercial vehicle collisions across the Pacific Northwest.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in serious personal injury, medical malpractice, birth injuries, car/truck accidents, defective products, and wrongful death claims across Oregon and Washington.
How are your legal fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. Initial consultations are free with no obligation.
What compensation can I recover?
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, and punitive damages when applicable through settlements or jury verdicts.
Do you handle cases outside Portland?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Oregon and Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver, Salem, and Bend with local court experience.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Oregon's statute of limitations is 2 years for personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Contact us immediately to preserve evidence and meet deadlines.
