Atty. James K. Woods

Atty. James K. Woods

James K. Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury, maritime personal injury, workers compensation.

Dufur Dufur 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James K. Woods at a glance

James K. Woods is a Member based in Dufur, Oregon, practicing at Woods + Stauffer. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1979), and Oregon (2004). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1978) and University of Washington (B.A., 1974). Active member of Seattle-King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association. Serands clients in Dufur, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury, maritime personal injury, workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Woods + Stauffer in Dufur, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Woods's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Woods 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 K. Woods 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.

James K. Woods is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oregon →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James K. Woods is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Dufur 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 K. Woods

Where is James K. Woods's law office located?
James K. Woods's law practice is located in Dufur, Oregon. The firm is Woods + Stauffer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Woods handle?
James K. Woods focuses on personal injury, workers comp, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James K. Woods practiced law?
James K. Woods has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James K. Woods go to law school?
James K. Woods earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James K. Woods for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1979
Oregon
Admitted: 2004

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