Atty. Donald E. "Don" Templeton
Don Templeton is a partner at Dunn Carney, and is co-leader of the litigation team. Don has a diverse litigation practice, including more than three decades of experience in the areas of insurance coverage, professional liability, insurance defense, real estate litigation, estate and trust litigation, and business litigation.
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Donald E. "Don" Templeton is a insurance attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Dunn Carney LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984) and Oregon (1986). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Portland (OR) (2021). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Don Templeton is a partner at Dunn Carney, and is co-leader of the litigation team
- Don has a diverse litigation practice, including more than three decades of experience in the areas of insurance coverage, professional liability, insurance defense, real estate litigation, estate and trust litigation, and business litigation
- Don has successfully tried to verdict more than 50 cases in the state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington
- In addition to his extensive trial experience, Don has successfully resolved numerous cases and disputes through arbitration and mediation
- At the beginning of each case and matter, Don talks with the client about the client’s goals and options, and then develops a plan to achieve the client’s goals
- Don involves the client in the decision making process from beginning to end
- Don aggressively represents the client’s interests and position, while at the same time remaining pragmatic to achieve the client’s goals as efficiently and economical as possible
- This includes exploring early options of resolving the dispute when the client wants to explore these options
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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