Atty. Brad C. Stanford
Brad is a litigator and effective risk assessor whose practice focuses on general litigation, business litigation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance defense. For 25+ years, he has assessed and managed clients' risks and litigated cases involving such diverse matters as class actions, contracts, business disputes, environmental matters, wage and hour, insurance coverage, products liability, employment termination, personal injury, real estate, and loan agreements.
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Brad C. Stanford is a personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Farleigh Wada Witt. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar and Washington, Washington State Bar. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1985) and University of Oregon (BS, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brad is a litigator and effective risk assessor whose practice focuses on general litigation, business litigation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance defense
- For 25+ years, he has assessed and managed clients' risks and litigated cases involving such diverse matters as class actions, contracts, business disputes, environmental matters, wage and hour, insurance coverage, products liability, employment termination, personal injury, real estate, and loan agreements
- A recognized leader in ski area defense and recreational product liability defense, Brad is past president of the Association of Ski Defense Attorneys
- He was awarded the 2008 Industrial Strength Award by the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association, a prestigious honor presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Pacific Northwest ski industry
- Brad has tried numerous cases in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and has argued before the Oregon Court of Appeals on several occasions
- In addition, he has participated in many administrative hearings before various governmental bodies
- Brad also has extensive experience with all forms of alternative dispute resolution
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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.
Brad C. Stanford is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brad C. Stanford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Brad C. Stanford is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brad C. Stanford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Brad C. Stanford is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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