Clark (Chip) R. Horner

Clark (Chip) R. Horner is an Oregon and Washington medical malpractice defense lawyer and partner at Hart Wagner LLP, whose practice centers on health care law and related regulatory matters. He defends hospitals, health systems, physicians, nurses, midwives, dentists, and allied health professionals. His work includes birth trauma claims, surgical cases, wrongful death, cancer diagnosis disputes, and other high-exposure medical negligence matters. He represents healthcare providers before licensing boards and advises clients on broader health law concerns.

Clark earned his B.S. in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan. He later received his J.D. from Northwestern School of Law. His academic background prepared him for a litigation career involving healthcare, regulatory issues, professional liability, and complex civil disputes.

Clark previously served as a judicial clerk to Judge Jerome LaBarre of the Multnomah County Circuit Court. His practice extends beyond healthcare litigation to insurance coverage, premises liability, product liability, and personal injury defense. He has secured defense verdicts and dismissals in multimillion-dollar medical negligence and wrongful death cases. His representative matters include claims involving cancer diagnoses, obstetric care, neonatal injuries, mental health treatment, long-term care, and surgical procedures.

Clark (Chip) R. Horner brings extensive trial and regulatory experience to medical malpractice, health law, and professional liability matters. He is admitted in Oregon and Washington, the U.S. District Court for Oregon, and England and Wales. Best Lawyers in America has recognized him for health care law, medical malpractice defense, and professional malpractice defense. He has written and presented on medical negligence, risk management, electronic medical records, and civil litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hart Wagner LLP
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Washington Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• Northwestern School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  BS in Natural Resources & Environment

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