Lawyer Bill Taaffe, graduated from
Temple University, M.A., Education, University of Oregon, B.A. Political Science Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D., is now employed by Smith Freed and Eberhard PC at
111 SW Columbia St #800 Portland, OR 97201.
While being a member of Member, Oregon State Bar Association
Member, Washington State Bar Association
Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Bill Taaffe is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Bill Taaffe as your lawyer, you should consider whether Bill Taaffe offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Bill Taaffe has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Bill Taaffe's office is located at Portland, OR, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Bill Taaffe's practice areas include Commercial Liability Defense
Negligence
Trucking & Transportation
Products Liability
Slip and Fall
Timber Trespass
Tenant Landlord
Premises Liability
Jobsite Injury
Wrongful Death
Dram Shop & Tavern Keeper
Professional Lines (EPL,D&O,E&O).
Bill Taaffe's college and law school education includes Temple University, M.A., Education, University of Oregon, B.A. Political Science, Lewis and Clark Law School, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Bill specializes in the defense of large loss and catastrophic injury claims, Bill Taaffe regularly defends claims based on premises liability, products liability, liquor liability (Dram Shop), defamation, commercial auto liability, and general negligence. If it is a large, complex case, it often ends up on Bill’s desk.
In addition to his expertise in the Commercial Lines realm, Bill has considerable international business experience–having worked in several different countries over a period of many years. His international background has provided him with the ability to masterfully view case handling situations through multiple perspectives and continues to help him find creative solutions to complex legal matters.
Bill has extensive experience defending large, complex GL claims ranging up to 28 million dollars. He has successfully represented clients from all over the US and abroad and, in the last 5 years, Bill has successfully defended many complicated matters involving products liability, fire loss, premises liability, and Dram Shop. He regularly obtains excellent results for his clients–often far beyond expectations.
In sports parlance—Bill has a “strong motor”—always ready to jump on a plane to meet with out-of-state clients, work long hours, and do whatever is necessary to fully defend a claim and take care of his clients.. You should contact other
lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.
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