Atty. William Patrick Taaffe

Atty. William Patrick Taaffe

Mr. William Patrick Taaffe is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury disputes, self-insured entities and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (503) 676-6233 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Patrick Taaffe at a glance

William Patrick Taaffe is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Smith Freed Eberhard P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2011) and Washington (2017). Provides legal services in Japanese Korean. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Patrick Taaffe is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury disputes, self-insured entities and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 15 years
  • William practices at Smith Freed Eberhard P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick Taaffe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick Taaffe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Patrick Taaffe is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Patrick Taaffe is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Patrick Taaffe

Where is William Patrick Taaffe's law office located?
William Patrick Taaffe's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Smith Freed Eberhard P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick Taaffe handle?
William Patrick Taaffe focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William Patrick Taaffe practiced law?
William Patrick Taaffe has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
What languages does William Patrick Taaffe speak?
William Patrick Taaffe provides legal services in Japanese Korean. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
How can I contact William Patrick Taaffe for a consultation?
You can contact William Patrick Taaffe directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2011
Washington
Admitted: 2017

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