Atty. Brian N. Lathen
Brian N. Lathen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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About Brian N. Lathen at a glance
Brian N. Lathen is a personal injury attorney based in Salem, Oregon, practicing at Swanson Lathen Prestwich PC. Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Salem, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian N. Lathen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Brian N., who practices law in Salem, Oregon, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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.
Brian N. Lathen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Salem 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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