Jim Dwyer

Jim Dwyer is the managing partner of Bridge City Law in Portland, Oregon, where he focuses on personal injury matters. He has practiced law for more than 30 years and helps injured clients navigate a legal system that often involves insurers, medical providers, wage loss, and unfamiliar claim procedures. His client-centered approach is designed to reduce stress so clients can focus on health, family, work, and recovery.

Dwyer earned his J.D. from California Western School of Law in 1987 and a Bachelor of Science degree in History from the University of Oregon in 1984. He began practicing with his father in Eugene in 1988. His legal education and early experience in a family law practice helped shape an emphasis on clear communication, practical guidance, and making the legal process understandable to clients.

Dwyer’s personal injury work includes helping clients address medical care, medical bills, lost wages, insurance issues, and the broader consequences of an accident. Bridge City Law handles cases involving car crashes, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare collisions, and wrongful death. His long practice gives him experience evaluating claims, communicating with insurers, and preparing cases when litigation becomes necessary.

Jim Dwyer has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He emphasizes responsive communication and meaningful answers so clients understand what is happening in their case and why. His practice combines decades of experience with a relationship-driven service model, helping injured people pursue recovery while managing the legal and insurance issues that can otherwise distract from medical and personal needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Bridge City Law
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Board Member, Commons Law Center
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

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