Atty. Drake Hood

Atty. Drake Hood

While he now represents people injured by accident, misconduct and malpractice, Drake Hood has thirty years of experience representing hospital systems, physicians, attorneys, and major corporations in complex wrongful death and serious injury litigation. Throughout his career, Drake tried numerous cases to verdict for the defense, achieving successful outcomes in multi-million dollar disputes.

Hillsboro Hillsboro 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (971) 238-3984 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Drake Hood at a glance

Drake Hood is a Vames Wang Sosa Hood based in Hillsboro, Oregon, practicing at Vames Wang Sosa Hood Injury Lawyers. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1995) and Portland State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hillsboro, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • While he now represents people injured by accident, misconduct and malpractice, Drake Hood has thirty years of experience representing hospital systems, physicians, attorneys, and major corporations in complex wrongful death and serious injury litigation
  • Throughout his career, Drake tried numerous cases to verdict for the defense, achieving successful outcomes in multi-million dollar disputes
  • Today, he leverages his courtroom experience on behalf of individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice, birth trauma, and significant injury, channeling his advocacy skills to support those facing life-altering challenges
  • Drake’s outstanding reputation has earned him honors including the “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubble
  • He has contributed leadership to the Oregon Chief Justice’s Civil Law Advisory Committee, the Oregon State Bar’s Council on Court Procedures, and as President of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
  • Drake serves as a Judge Pro Tempore on the Washington County Circuit Court
  • A veteran of the US Army and former US Senate intern, he is active in several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Practice Areas Explained

Drake Hood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Drake Hood 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.

Drake Hood is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →

Wrongful Death

Drake Hood 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.

Drake Hood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Drake Hood is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oregon →

Product Liability

Drake Hood is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Hillsboro 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.

Looking for additional Oregon attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Hillsboro or all attorneys in Oregon.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Drake Hood

Where is Drake Hood's law office located?
Drake Hood's law practice is located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The firm is Vames Wang Sosa Hood Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Drake Hood handle?
Drake Hood focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Drake Hood practiced law?
Drake Hood has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Drake Hood go to law school?
Drake Hood earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Drake Hood for a consultation?
You can contact Drake Hood 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 Drake Hood received?
Drake Hood's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
- 1995
B.A.
Portland State University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.