Jon M. Friedman

Jon M. Friedman is a Portland, Oregon personal injury attorney who has represented injured people since 1984. His practice focuses on claims involving negligent drivers, doctors, lawyers, property owners, and other responsible parties. He handles auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and airplane accidents, along with medical malpractice, legal malpractice, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, dog bites, serious injuries, and wrongful death claims throughout Oregon. He represents individuals and families across Portland and Oregon.

Jon earned a B.A. in Economics from Carleton College in 1980 and graduated in 1984 from what was then the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College. During law school, he worked for several years in the school’s legal clinic, primarily assisting low-income families with consumer problems. His legal education and clinical experience developed the research, advocacy, and client-service skills that continue to support his personal injury practice.

Jon has taken more than 40 cases to jury trial in Oregon state and federal courts and has resolved thousands more through settlement. His work includes claims involving medical errors, negligent driving, professional negligence, unsafe premises, and other serious injury matters. He stays personally involved from the initial meeting through resolution, explaining the legal process, evaluating evidence, negotiating with insurers, and preparing cases for trial when a fair resolution cannot be reached.

Jon M. Friedman has been admitted to practice in Oregon since 1984. His official profile lists membership in the American Association for Justice, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and Multnomah Bar Association. It also states that he has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2010. His practice emphasizes direct attorney access, clear communication, careful preparation, and practical guidance for injured clients navigating complex claims and litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of Jon Friedman
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Guardian Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Oregon State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Carleton College
  BA in Economics

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