Atty. Charles Paulson

Atty. Charles Paulson

Named Distinguished Lawyers of the Year, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, 2000. Listed in "Best Lawyers in America." Distinguished Graduate, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, 1998.

Lake Oswego Lake Oswego 68 yrs experience 68 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Paulson at a glance

Charles Paulson is a Retired Partner based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, practicing at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1958) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1958). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1958) and Portland State College Reed College (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lake Oswego, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Named Distinguished Lawyers of the Year, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, 2000
  • Listed in "Best Lawyers in America
  • Distinguished Graduate, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, 1998
  • Member, Oregon Public Defenders Committee, 1974-1978
  • Member, Oregon Council on Court Procedures, 1977-1981
  • Member of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Paulson's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Charles Paulson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oregon →

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.

Charles Paulson 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 Lake Oswego 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 Charles Paulson

Where is Charles Paulson's law office located?
Charles Paulson's law practice is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The firm is Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Paulson handle?
Charles Paulson focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Charles Paulson practiced law?
Charles Paulson has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Charles Paulson go to law school?
Charles Paulson earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (—).
How can I contact Charles Paulson for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Paulson 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.
What awards or recognition has Charles Paulson received?
Charles Paulson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1958
Portland State College Reed College
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1958

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