Atty. C.J. Graves
C.J. Graves is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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C.J. Graves is a personal injury and family law attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Graves & Swanson LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2013). Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2013) and University of Portland (B.A., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Graves is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- C.J., who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C.J. 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.
C.J. Graves is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
C.J. Graves is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Oregon →
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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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