Chad Stavley

Chad Stavley is a Portland personal injury lawyer recognized for his commitment to representing clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases. With over 100 cases tried—including more than 75 jury trials—he has earned a reputation for courtroom excellence. Chad has delivered landmark verdicts, including $404,044.75 in a dog attack case and $384,213.89 in a bicycle injury case.

Chad earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating with honors. His skill in trial advocacy earned him merit scholarships and recognition in the school’s mock trial program, affirming his natural talent for litigation.

Chad started his legal career as a Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney, gaining extensive courtroom experience through numerous jury trials. He then moved into insurance defense, where he learned firsthand how insurance companies evaluate and fight claims. Since 2008, he’s leveraged this rare insider knowledge on both sides of the courtroom to aggressively advocate for injury victims.

Chad stands apart by limiting the number of cases he takes, choosing quality over quantity. He builds each case for trial from the beginning, using preparation and strategy to push for strong settlements or courtroom victories. His approach has consistently led to results that exceed insurance offers by more than three times.

Chad Stavley is driven by results and fairness, focusing on holding corporations and insurers accountable. His past work as both a prosecutor and defense attorney gives him insight and leverage that few lawyers possess. Whether in Portland or elsewhere in Oregon and Washington, clients trust him to deliver justice in high-stakes injury cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Office of Chad Stavley
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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