Atty. Gerald Pederson
Gerald (Jerry) Pederson graduated from Wabash College with a degree in Ancient Greek and Philosophy. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Classical Languages and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and took coursework towards earning a PhD in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Gerald Pederson is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practforg at Todd Trierweiler & Associates. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1996) and Washington (1998). Educated at Northwestern School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Wabash College (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald (Jerry) Pederson graduated from Wabash College with a degree in Ancient Greek and Philosophy
- He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Classical Languages and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh and took coursework towards earning a PhD in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin
- After graduate school, he worked for The Princeton Review for six years as a teacher, manager, and Regional Director for a five-state area
- He then enrolled in law school at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, graduating in 1996
- He is a member of the bar in Oregon and Washington, and has argued cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit
- Jerry worked for Todd Trierweiler & Associates from 1997 to 2003
- He then served as Staff Attorney for Chapter 13 Trustee Karla Forsythe until that office closed in 2009
- He rejoined the firm in November, 2009
- Married with three children, Jerry stays busy coaching chess and sports
- He is also an avid birder and volunteers with the Audubon Society of Portland
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Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practforg law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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