Atty. James S Coon

Atty. James S Coon

Mr. James S Coon is a lawyer practicing social security, personal injury, appeals and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (971) 254-1013 Book Appointment

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About James S Coon at a glance

James S Coon is a Managing Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Cour (1977). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Committee Co-Chair, 2002-2004. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James S Coon is a lawyer practicing social security, personal injury, appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James S Coon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S Coon 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 S Coon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James S Coon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James S Coon is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James S Coon is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Oregon →

Securities Law

James S Coon is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 S Coon

Where is James S Coon's law office located?
James S Coon's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Coon handle?
James S Coon focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James S Coon practiced law?
James S Coon has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James S Coon go to law school?
James S Coon earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James S Coon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James S Coon received?
James S Coon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Yale University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Cour
Admitted: 1977

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