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.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Lake Oswego, OR
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About Jane Paulson at a Glance
Jane Paulson is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, practicing 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). Serves clients in Lake Oswego, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Jane Paulson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane Paulson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lake Oswego.
Medical Malpractice in Lake Oswego
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Lake Oswego
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.
Jane Paulson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lake Oswego
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 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 venue, 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.
Lake Oswego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lake Oswego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lake Oswego Choose Jane Paulson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jane Paulson's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oregon, Oregon State Bar, Washington, Washington State Bar Association, and California, The State Bar of California, Jane Paulson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Jane Paulson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lake Oswego
A Lake Oswego-based practice means Jane Paulson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jane Paulson Handles in Lake Oswego
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