Les Swanson, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Portland, Oregon

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

• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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Les's primary office is at 900 S.W. 83rd Ave., Portland, OR, 97225. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Les 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.

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

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

• Does Les offer a free consultation?

  Les charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Les's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Les'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. Les gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Les take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Les 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 — Les 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 Les?

  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. Les will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Les accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

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