John Bridges

John Bridges is an attorney and managing partner at Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer P.C. in Newberg, Oregon. He advises clients on business matters, land use advocacy, real property development, and disputes involving real estate, contracts, and commercial relationships. His practice also includes personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Clients rely on his guidance when legal issues require practical judgment, careful planning, and experienced dispute resolution.

Mr. Bridges earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana School of Law in 1990, graduating cum laude. He was honored with the Order of the Barrister and competed on the National Moot Court team. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Indiana University in 1987. This academic background supports his ability to analyze complex disputes, develop advocacy strategies, and advise clients across business, real estate, and litigation matters.

Mr. Bridges has practiced law since 1990 and joined the firm in 1994. His experience includes commercial transactions, civil litigation, land-use planning and litigation, auto accident claims, landlord-tenant matters, debtor-creditor issues, and contract disputes. He helps individuals, businesses, and property owners evaluate legal options, protect their interests, manage risk, and work toward effective resolutions in negotiations, development matters, and contested proceedings.

John Bridges has held leadership roles in the Oregon legal community, including service as Chair of the New Lawyers Division of the Oregon State Bar and past President of the Yamhill County Bar Association. He also served on the state bar and court planning committees and was a Circuit Court Judge Pro Tempore from 2010 to 2016. His background reflects a practical, community-focused approach to helping clients address business, property, personal injury, and litigation concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Managing Partner, Brown Tarlow Bridges & Palmer P.C. Attorneys At Law
• Member, Oregon State Bar Association, Real Estate & Land Use & Debtor Creditor Section
• Past President, Yamhill County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Indiana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Indiana University
  BA in Political Science

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