Atty. James H Marvin

Atty. James H Marvin

Mr. James H Marvin is a lawyer practicing construction and design law, insurance law, tort law and 4 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James H Marvin at a glance

James H Marvin is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Marvin, Chorzempa & Larson, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1972), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1972), Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2003), and U.S. District Court, District of Washington (2003). Educated at Northwestern College of Law, Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1972) and Washington State University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Multnomah County and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar (Member, Construction Law and Litigation Sections) Oregon Association of Defense Counsel American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James H Marvin is a lawyer practicing construction and design law, insurance law, tort law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Washington State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Marvin, Chorzempa & Larson, P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James H Marvin's Areas of Practice

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

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.

James H Marvin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James H Marvin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Oregon →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James H Marvin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oregon →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James H Marvin is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James H Marvin is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H Marvin

Where is James H Marvin's law office located?
James H Marvin's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Marvin, Chorzempa & Larson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H Marvin handle?
James H Marvin focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James H Marvin practiced law?
James H Marvin has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James H Marvin go to law school?
James H Marvin earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact James H Marvin for a consultation?
You can contact James H Marvin 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 James H Marvin received?
James H Marvin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern College of Law, Lewis and Clark College
- 1972
B.S.
Washington State University
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1972
Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Washington
Admitted: 2003

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