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Atty. Jane Paulson

Atty. Jane Paulson

Jane Paulson has won several multi-million dollar settlements and results for clients. She represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed forever by the wrongs of others.

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Profile Summary

About Jane Paulson at a glance

Jane Paulson is an attorney based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, practforg at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar, Washington, Washington State Bar Association, and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1990) and University of Virginia (—, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Lake Oswego, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jane Paulson has won several multi-million dollar settlements and results for clients
  • She represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed forever by the wrongs of others
  • She has been listed in Best Lawyers for 20 years, since 2006
  • Jane had the honor of serving on the Oregon Trial Lawyer's Association ("OTLA") Board 1995-2006, was one of Oregon's two American Trial Lawyer Association Delegates 2000-2004, and was President of OTLA 2004-2005
  • She is an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (Vice President 2014-present) and became the Oregon Chapter's first woman President in 2015-2016 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for personal injury and medical malpractice cases
  • Jane was honored in 2012 by being invited to join the American College of Trial Lawyers and is one of five women in Oregon in the College
  • In 2012, Jane and her father, Chuck, became one of the few father-daughter teams in the College
  • The College is a professional society of Fellows who become members only by invitation
  • The College looks for lawyers who are considered by other lawyers and judges to be the best in their states or provinces, lawyers whose ethical and moral standards are the highest, and lawyers who share the intangible quality of collegiality
  • Jane is listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America
  • an Oregon Super Lawyer (Oregon Top 10), one of Oregon's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers and one of Portland's Best Lawyers in Portland Monthly magazine
  • She was honored in 2015 with the Oregon Women Lawyers' Betty Roberts Award which recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting women in the legal profession and in the community and in 2017 was awarded the Multnomah Bar Professionalism Award
  • She is a member of the invitation only groups International Academy of Trial Lawyers and Summit Council

Jurisdictional Context

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 Lake Oswego 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jane Paulson

Where is Jane Paulson's law office located?
Jane Paulson's law practice is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The firm is Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Jane Paulson go to law school?
Jane Paulson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—, 1990); (—, 1987).
How can I contact Jane Paulson for a consultation?
You can contact Jane Paulson 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 Jane Paulson receiandd?
Jane Paulson's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR); Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1990
University of Virginia
- 1990
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1987
Arizona State University
- 1985

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar
Washington, Washington State Bar Association
California, The State Bar of California

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