Atty. Philip R Bennett
Phil Bennett is an accomplished trial attorney with over four decades of experience representing insured clients throughout Oregon in complex liability cases. Recognized for his exceptional litigation skills and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Phil's practice spans the full spectrum of personal injury litigation, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and sexual abuse lawsuits.
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About Philip R Bennett at a glance
Philip R Bennett is a Senior Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1985). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1984) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phil Bennett is an accomplished trial attorney with over four decades of experience representing insured clients throughout Oregon in complex liability cases
- Recognized for his exceptional litigation skills and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Phil's practice spans the full spectrum of personal injury litigation, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and sexual abuse lawsuits
- His expertise extends to defending challenging claims involving premises liability, product liability, motor vehicle and boating accidents, transportation, construction, medical malpractice, and general negligence, routinely securing favorable results for his clients
- Over the course of his distinguished career, Phil has served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials
- At WSHB, Phil is Senior Counsel in the Portland, Oregon office
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Philip R Bennett is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →
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.
Philip R Bennett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Philip R Bennett is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Philip R Bennett is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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