Atty. Keith D. Semple
Since 2003, Keith Semple has represented injured workers in Oregon workers’ compensation claims. In that time, he has represented well over a thousand injured workers in every corner of the state, and in all lines of work.
Workers Compensation Attorney · Serving Eugene, OR · 23+ Years Experience
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About Keith D. Semple at a Glance
Keith D. Semple is an Attorney based in Eugene, Oregon, practicing at Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2003). Educated at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. Sociology, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Eugene, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith D. Semple
- Since 2003, Keith Semple has represented injured workers in Oregon workers’ compensation claims
- In that time, he has represented well over a thousand injured workers in every corner of the state, and in all lines of work
- Keith pursued a career in law so he could fight for the rights of people who could otherwise be easily outgunned by employers or insurers
- In 2010, Keith added his expertise in workers’ compensation to our team of established attorneys with generations of experience in complex litigation involving catastrophic injury, products liability, and medical negligence
- Our combined experience and resources will ensure that every potential claim is considered and every route to recovery is explored
- Keith was raised in rural Illinois
- His upbringing in the company of hard working people has given him a sincere and plain spoken approach to helping his clients understand the often complex legal issues involved in their case
- In addition to representing his clients in their individual cases, Keith has become a leading voice at the legislature for the rights of injured workers and reform of the workers’ compensation system
- For years, Keith has monitored all the policy developments in the workers’ compensation arena, and has helped harness and coordinate the efforts of those who support injured workers
- For this work, Keith was honored with the 2020 Doug Swanson Outstanding Workers’ Compensation Attorney Award by the prior recipients of that award
- Keith’s engagement on these issues helps him stay abreast of any changes or developments in the law, sometimes even before they take effect
- In his spare time, Keith enjoys spending time outside with his family taking hikes, teaching his kids to ride bikes and working on his yard and garden
- In the winter, Keith enjoys skiing, and hopes to get his kids on the slopes someday
- Keith is also a novice photographer, and took the firm pictures featured on the website
Honors
• 2020 Doug Swanson Outstanding Workers' Compensation Attorney Award, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association • Superlawyers Rising Star Published Works: • Author, “Swimming Against the Tide: Lobbying for Re-Reform of the Workers’ Compensation System,” Trial Lawyer Fall 2013 • Co-Author, “Workers’ Compensation,” 2012 Oregon Legislation Highlights, Oregon CLE 2012 • Co-Author, “Workers’ Compensation,” 2009 Oregon Legislation Highlights, Oregon CLE 2009 Professional Associations: • Oregon State Bar Workers’ Compensation Section, Chair, 2015 • Oregon State Bar, Executive Committee, 2010 • Oregon State Bar, Workers’ Compensation Section Legislative and Rules Committee, Co-Chair • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Workers’ Compensation Section, 2003 • American Association of Justice (AAJ) , Member • Lane County Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Keith D. Semple's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith D. Semple handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Eugene.
Workers Compensation in Eugene
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Eugene
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 Eugene 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.
Eugene Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Eugene-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 Eugene Choose Keith D. Semple
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 Keith D. Semple's practice in the field of workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Keith D. Semple brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means Keith D. Semple's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Eugene
A Eugene-based practice means Keith D. Semple 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 Keith D. Semple Handles in Eugene
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