Jeffrey P. Thayer is a dedicated
attorney with a focus on personal injury cases, nursing home and
rehabilitation facility abuse and neglect, and disputes with
insurance companies. With a passion for justice and a commitment to
his clients, he represents individuals in a wide range of claims
involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and
insurance disputes.
Jeff's
practice centers around advocating for the rights of his clients who
have been injured or suffered losses due to the negligence or
misconduct of others. He has extensive experience representing
clients in car accident cases, premises liability claims such as slip
and fall accidents, and cases involving abuse and neglect in nursing
homes and rehabilitation facilities. Jeff also specializes in
handling first-party disputes with insurance companies, including
motor vehicle personal injury protection (PIP) claims and
uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.
Jeff
obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Northwestern School of Law
of Lewis and Clark College in 1998. Prior to that, he earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Linfield College in
1995. He is admitted to practice law in the Oregon State Bar,
Washington State Bar, and the Federal District Court for the District
of Oregon. Jeff is an active member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers
Association and the Marion County Bar Association.
Before
joining his current firm in 1999, Jeff gained valuable experience as
a judicial law clerk in the Multnomah County Circuit Court. He also
worked on claims involving car accidents and products liability,
providing him with a solid foundation in personal injury law and
litigation.
Throughout
his career, Jeff has maintained an active trial practice,
representing clients in counties throughout Oregon and Washington.
His commitment to staying current with legal developments and his
thorough preparation enable him to build strong cases on behalf of
his clients. Jeff's dedication to his clients' well-being and his
tireless pursuit of justice have earned him a reputation as a trusted
advocate and a formidable presence in the courtroom.
Beyond
his professional endeavors, Jeff cherishes his role as a husband and
father of four. He is actively involved in his church community and
enjoys golfing and traveling in his free time, even if his golf
skills may leave something to be desired.
With
Jeffrey P. Thayer as their advocate, personal injury victims can rely
on his expertise, compassion, and determination to seek fair
compensation and hold responsible parties accountable. He is
committed to fighting for justice and providing strong representation
to his clients every step of the way.
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or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
