Atty. Peter Orion Hansen

Atty. Peter Orion Hansen

Peter Orion Hansen is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law, bad faith insurance, personal injury -- plaintiff and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About Peter Orion Hansen at a glance

Peter Orion Hansen is a Member based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at The Law Offices of Peter O. Hansen. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1975), District of Columbia (2000), and Washington (2001). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1975) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah County and American Bar Associations Oregon State Bar (Member, Executive Committee, 1991-1993 Workers Compensation Section) The District of Columbia Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Orion Hansen is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime law, bad faith insurance, personal injury -- plaintiff and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Peter practices at The Law Offices of Peter O. Hansen in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Orion Hansen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Orion Hansen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Peter Orion Hansen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →

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.

Peter Orion Hansen 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.

Peter Orion Hansen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oregon →

Product Liability

Peter Orion Hansen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Peter Orion Hansen

Where is Peter Orion Hansen's law office located?
Peter Orion Hansen's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is The Law Offices of Peter O. Hansen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Orion Hansen handle?
Peter Orion Hansen focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Peter Orion Hansen practiced law?
Peter Orion Hansen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Peter Orion Hansen go to law school?
Peter Orion Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Peter Orion Hansen for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Orion Hansen 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 Peter Orion Hansen received?
Peter Orion Hansen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1975
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2001

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