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Jane Paulson, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Lake Oswego, Oregon

focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Lake Oswego.

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Jane Paulson is an attorney based in Lake Oswego, OREGON. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC.

Based in
Lake Oswego, OREGON
Experience
attorney
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Lake Oswego, OREGON.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2026).

About Jane Paulson: Jane Paulson is an attorney based in Lake Oswego, OREGON. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jane Paulson

Jane concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jane handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Jane takes medical malpractice matters in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jane agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Jane takes personal injury matters in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jane agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jane Paulson — Attorney of Oregon medical malpractice experience

Jane Paulson is an attorney based in Lake Oswego, OREGON. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC.

Jane Paulson has won several multi-million dollar settlements and results for clients. She represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed forever by the wrongs of others. She has been listed in Best Lawyers for 20 years, since 2006.

Jane had the honor of serving on the Oregon Trial Lawyer's Association ("OTLA") Board 1995-2006, was one of Oregon's two American Trial Lawyer Association Delegates 2000-2004, and was President of OTLA 2004-2005. She is an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates (Vice President 2014-present) and became the Oregon Chapter's first woman President in 2015-2016 and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

Jane was honored in 2012 by being invited to join the American College of Trial Lawyers and is one of five women in Oregon in the College. In 2012, Jane and her father, Chuck, became one of the few father-daughter teams in the College. The College is a professional society of Fellows who become members only by invitation. The College looks for lawyers who are considered by other lawyers and judges to be the best in their states or provinces, lawyers whose ethical and moral standards are the highest, and lawyers who share the intangible quality of collegiality.

Jane is listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America; an Oregon Super Lawyer (Oregon Top 10), one of Oregon's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers and one of Portland's Best Lawyers in Portland Monthly magazine.

She was honored in 2015 with the Oregon Women Lawyers' Betty Roberts Award which recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting women in the legal profession and in the community and in 2017 was awarded the Multnomah Bar Professionalism Award.

She is a member of the invitation only groups International Academy of Trial Lawyers and Summit Council.

How Jane handles medical malpractice matters

Jane Paulson has won several multi-million dollar settlements and results for clients. She represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed forever by the wrongs of others. She has been listed in Best Lawyers for 20 years, since 2006. Jane had the honor of serving on the Oregon Trial Lawyer's Association ("OTLA") Board 1995-2006, was one of Oregon's two American Trial Lawyer…

Who Jane represents

Jane reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Lake Oswego and the surrounding Oregon area.

Credentials

Jane Paulson's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1990

  • Arizona State University

    — · 1985

  • University of Virginia

    — · 1990

  • Indiana University Bloomington

    — · 1987

Jurisdictions

Jane's state bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

  • Oregon, Oregon State

    ACTIVE

Jane studied at J.D. in University of Virginia, — in Arizona State University, and — in University of Virginia.

Law school and academic background

Jane completed J.D. in University of Virginia, — in Arizona State University, — in University of Virginia, and — in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jane runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jane Paulson

Jane has received 23 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR)

    2018

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Dental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Portland (OR) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Jane Paulson's office in Lake Oswego

Jane's primary office is at 385 1st Street, Suite 217, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC

385 1st Street, Suite 217

Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jane Paulson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jane usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jane charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jane's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jane will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Lake Oswego, Oregon

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jane

Jane discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jane confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jane's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jane Paulson

  • How much does it cost to hire Jane for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jane walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jane offer a free consultation?

    Jane charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jane's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Jane's current terms during booking.

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in Oregon typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jane gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jane take my case if I'm outside Lake Oswego?

    Jane is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jane will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jane?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jane will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jane accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Jane's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Lake Oswego, Portland and Salem in Oregon

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