Sean Bannon

Sean Bannon is a trusted legal advocate who focuses his practice on helping individuals and families affected by the negligence of others. With a background at a prominent Portland defense firm, he now dedicates his skills to representing personal injury victims and business clients. His experience blends the resources of large-firm training with the attention and care often found in smaller settings, ensuring his clients receive both strategic insight and personalized service.

Sean began his academic path at the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor’s degree in both Political Science and International Studies. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University, known for its nationally ranked planning program. He later returned to the University of Oregon to complete his Juris Doctor in 2005. During law school, he joined the appellate moot court team and clerked for Judge Lyle C. Velure in the Lane County Circuit Court.

Sean is an experienced personal injury attorney handling car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death claims, product liability cases, and medical malpractice lawsuits. With a background working alongside insurance defense firms, he understands exactly how insurers evaluate, negotiate, and try cases—insight that gives his clients a strategic edge in settlement negotiations and at trial. His proven courtroom experience allows him to build strong, persuasive cases and effectively position clients for success, even in complex, high-stakes litigation.

Sean also advises businesses on a wide range of legal concerns. His work includes commercial lease negotiations, foreclosure defense, and resolution of contract disputes. He supports both litigation and transactional matters with a practical, results-driven approach. His understanding of business and regulatory environments allows him to tailor legal strategies that align with each client’s goals.

Sean Bannon previously worked for five years as an affordable housing developer, helping provide safe and stable housing for low-income families across Oregon. This commitment to service laid the foundation for a legal career driven by advocacy, integrity, and results. Today, he continues to help clients overcome legal challenges with compassion, clarity, and a sharp command of the law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Bannon Law, LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Portland State University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Portland State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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