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