team-member

Christopher Larsen

Portland, OR

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Chris has 30 years experience as a both a trial lawyer and judge helping people achieve justice in an complicated legal system. He knows the justice system, inside and out, having tried dozens of cases as a trial lawyer and having hundreds of cases tried before him during his six years as a Judge Pro Tem for the Multnomah County Circuit Court. "When I returned to private practice at Pickett Dummigan McCall LLP, I knew the best way to maximize the money recovery for my clients was to prepare their cases for trial. There is no substitute for hard work,  preparation, and experience in achieving the client's goals. I won't take a case unless I know I can win it in front of a jury. If a reasonable pre-trial settlement cannot be reached, I'm fully prepared and passionate about presenting my client's case to the jury. This time-tested method has served me and my clients well". Chris isn't just about trying cases.  He continues his public service by serving on the Clackamas County Traffic Safety Commission and is a six-term elected delegate in the House of Delegates of the Oregon State Bar. Chris has spoken locally and nationally as an expert in traffic law and safety advocacy. Native Oregonians, Chris and his wife love taking their kids mountain biking, white-water rafting on wild and scenic rivers in the summer and hitting the ski slopes in the winter.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Language

English

Contact

210 SW Morrison Street 4th FloorPortland, OR, 97204210 SW Morrison Street 4th FloorPortland, OR, 97204

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Tom
February 10, 2017

While riding my bike to work, I was hit by a delivery truck. I was riding straight through an intersection, the truck turned left in front of me. The driver denied responsibility. Although I had a broken clavicle I didn't need an ambulance, and the police declined to come out to the accident. Over the next couple days I realized I had no idea what to do next. Chris represented me, and we filed a lawsuit. Chris was honest, communicative, caring and very capable. Chris explained bike cases can be difficult and that we should be prepared to go to trial if necessary. In the end through negotiations with the defense attorney for the delivery van's insurance we were able to agree to an excellent settlement. I very much appreciated how easy Chris was to work with and would recommend him to anyone in need of representation for a personal injury situation.

Lynda
March 9, 2015

If you want an attorney that is highly competent, detail-oriented and not just in it for the money, please consider Chris. He was not afraid of taking on my case, even though it was not an easy one. He was thorough in doing his research on my wrongful death case and attentive to my concerns and input as we progressed through the case. He was mindful of my suffering and that of my children at all times, and prepared our case not just to win at all costs, but with sensitivity to our situation. Chris Larsen and the firm were forthright, helpful, and real in every interaction. I recommend Chris highly to any and all! He will work harder than you expect, with care and competence!

anonymous
March 9, 2015

My accident involved substantial damage to my custom road bike, and many abrasions and soft tissue injuries, including face, but nothing life-threatening. I tried to resolve the bike damage directly with the defendant, but he was not only resistant, but rude over a period of several months. He did not respond to a demand letter which Chris sent pro bono, so we decided to pursue damages in court. We were successful in court-ordered artbitration, but the defendant appealed de novo. Thus, the case went to jury trial. Two years after the accident, Chris was successful in court proceedings, and the jury awarded me damages for bike repairs, and a bit for pain and suffering, which I did not ask for specifically. Chris handled the case well, and kept me informed. It helped that had had been a judge pro tem, and is a cyclist himself, very active in the Bicycle Tranportation Alliance in Portland.

Tom
February 10, 2017

While riding my bike to work, I was hit by a delivery truck. I was riding straight through an intersection, the truck turned left in front of me. The driver denied responsibility. Although I had a broken clavicle I didn't need an ambulance, and the police declined to come out to the accident. Over the next couple days I realized I had no idea what to do next. Chris represented me, and we filed a lawsuit. Chris was honest, communicative, caring and very capable. Chris explained bike cases can be difficult and that we should be prepared to go to trial if necessary. In the end through negotiations with the defense attorney for the delivery van's insurance we were able to agree to an excellent settlement. I very much appreciated how easy Chris was to work with and would recommend him to anyone in need of representation for a personal injury situation.

Lynda
March 9, 2015

If you want an attorney that is highly competent, detail-oriented and not just in it for the money, please consider Chris. He was not afraid of taking on my case, even though it was not an easy one. He was thorough in doing his research on my wrongful death case and attentive to my concerns and input as we progressed through the case. He was mindful of my suffering and that of my children at all times, and prepared our case not just to win at all costs, but with sensitivity to our situation. Chris Larsen and the firm were forthright, helpful, and real in every interaction. I recommend Chris highly to any and all! He will work harder than you expect, with care and competence!

anonymous
March 9, 2015

My accident involved substantial damage to my custom road bike, and many abrasions and soft tissue injuries, including face, but nothing life-threatening. I tried to resolve the bike damage directly with the defendant, but he was not only resistant, but rude over a period of several months. He did not respond to a demand letter which Chris sent pro bono, so we decided to pursue damages in court. We were successful in court-ordered artbitration, but the defendant appealed de novo. Thus, the case went to jury trial. Two years after the accident, Chris was successful in court proceedings, and the jury awarded me damages for bike repairs, and a bit for pain and suffering, which I did not ask for specifically. Chris handled the case well, and kept me informed. It helped that had had been a judge pro tem, and is a cyclist himself, very active in the Bicycle Tranportation Alliance in Portland.

Tom
February 10, 2017

While riding my bike to work, I was hit by a delivery truck. I was riding straight through an intersection, the truck turned left in front of me. The driver denied responsibility. Although I had a broken clavicle I didn't need an ambulance, and the police declined to come out to the accident. Over the next couple days I realized I had no idea what to do next. Chris represented me, and we filed a lawsuit. Chris was honest, communicative, caring and very capable. Chris explained bike cases can be difficult and that we should be prepared to go to trial if necessary. In the end through negotiations with the defense attorney for the delivery van's insurance we were able to agree to an excellent settlement. I very much appreciated how easy Chris was to work with and would recommend him to anyone in need of representation for a personal injury situation.

Lynda
March 9, 2015

If you want an attorney that is highly competent, detail-oriented and not just in it for the money, please consider Chris. He was not afraid of taking on my case, even though it was not an easy one. He was thorough in doing his research on my wrongful death case and attentive to my concerns and input as we progressed through the case. He was mindful of my suffering and that of my children at all times, and prepared our case not just to win at all costs, but with sensitivity to our situation. Chris Larsen and the firm were forthright, helpful, and real in every interaction. I recommend Chris highly to any and all! He will work harder than you expect, with care and competence!

anonymous
March 9, 2015

My accident involved substantial damage to my custom road bike, and many abrasions and soft tissue injuries, including face, but nothing life-threatening. I tried to resolve the bike damage directly with the defendant, but he was not only resistant, but rude over a period of several months. He did not respond to a demand letter which Chris sent pro bono, so we decided to pursue damages in court. We were successful in court-ordered artbitration, but the defendant appealed de novo. Thus, the case went to jury trial. Two years after the accident, Chris was successful in court proceedings, and the jury awarded me damages for bike repairs, and a bit for pain and suffering, which I did not ask for specifically. Chris handled the case well, and kept me informed. It helped that had had been a judge pro tem, and is a cyclist himself, very active in the Bicycle Tranportation Alliance in Portland.