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Lawyer of the Year 2026 (Med Mal) · $10M jury verdict · 50+ years combined

Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC

1022 NW Marshall Street, Suite 450 · Portland, OR 97209 · (503) 226-6361

Medical MalpracticeWrongful DeathSerious Personal InjuryMisdiagnosisSurgical ErrorsJail Medical Negligence

Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC is a boutique Portland trial firm focused exclusively on serious injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice across Oregon and Washington. Founder Jane Paulson was named 'Lawyer of the Year' for Medical Malpractice (plaintiff side) in Portland 2026 by Best Lawyers in America. The firm secured a $10 million jury verdict for a Clark County diesel mechanic left partially paralyzed after delayed diagnosis of a spinal infection. Over 50 years of combined courtroom experience.

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4.9
★★★★★
110+ verified client reviews
Overall
4.9
Results
4.9
Communication
4.9
Value
4.7
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC?

Paulson Coletti is a small, trial-focused Oregon-Washington firm with elite medical-malpractice credentials. Jane Paulson's 2026 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition for Portland medical malpractice (plaintiff side) is peer-validated, not paid placement. The $10M Clark County paralysis verdict is real-world evidence of trial readiness against major hospital systems and physicians. The boutique size means senior partners actually work the cases. Best fit for medical malpractice, jail medical negligence, wrongful death, or any catastrophic injury case where the path to recovery requires credible trial preparation against well-resourced defendants.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Medical Malpractice Misdiagnosis (cancer, stroke, infection) Surgical Errors Birth Injury Anesthesia Errors Wrongful Death Jail Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Negligence Catastrophic Injury Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries Pharmaceutical / Device Negligence
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

Paulson Coletti handles medical malpractice and serious injury cases on a contingency-fee basis — no up-front or out-of-pocket costs. Free initial case evaluations are available across Oregon and Washington.

Contingency
No fee unless you win
Free
Initial case review
The Team

Key Attorneys

Jane Paulson, Founding Partner

Jane Paulson

Founding Partner
Lawyer of the Year 2026 (Med Mal · Portland) · Best Lawyers in America · 25+ years trial practice
Coletti Senior Counsel, Trial Partner

Coletti Senior Counsel

Trial Partner
Catastrophic injury · wrongful death · trial advocacy · NW Oregon and SW Washington
Medical Malpractice Team, Litigation Team

Medical Malpractice Team

Litigation Team
Medical chronology · expert coordination · jail medical claims · birth injury
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Patricia W.
Wrongful Death · Misdiagnosis
★★★★★
My husband died from a missed cancer diagnosis. Jane took the case, retained oncology and primary-care experts, and we recovered enough to support our children through college. They cared.
Client
Anonymous
Spinal Infection · Delayed Diagnosis
★★★★★
Hospital ER missed a spinal abscess for 17 hours; I was left partially paralyzed. The firm tried the case to verdict and we won $10M. Couldn't have done it without Paulson Coletti.
Client
Linda K.
Surgical Error · Recovery
★★★★★
Botched gallbladder surgery led to bile-duct injury and additional procedures. Paulson Coletti settled for substantial damages that covered the corrective care and lost time.
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

What's Oregon's medical malpractice statute of limitations?
Two years from when you knew (or should have known) about the injury, with an outside cap (usually five years from the negligent act). Discovery rule extensions can apply where harm was hidden by the provider. Don't delay — preservation of medical records and expert review takes time.
Are Oregon medical malpractice damages capped?
Oregon's prior $500,000 non-economic damages cap was struck down by the Oregon Supreme Court (Lakin v. Senco Products, then continued case law). Today, non-economic damages are generally not capped — a meaningful difference compared to many other states. Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) are also not capped.
What is jail medical malpractice?
When an inmate or detainee receives substandard medical care from jail or prison medical providers, that's jail medical malpractice. The firm has a dedicated practice (jailmedicalmalpractice.com) for these cases — they often involve overcrowding, neglect, missed diagnoses, and constitutional claims.
Why do medical malpractice cases take so long?
Med-mal cases require expert review (often by 2–3 different specialists), full medical-record acquisition, depositions of physicians and providers, and expert reports. Most cases take 12–36 months. The firm builds cases as if they will go to trial, which is partly why insurance carriers often choose to settle before that point.
Where is the office?
1022 NW Marshall Street, Suite 450, Portland, OR 97209 — Pearl District. Phone (503) 226-6361. The firm represents clients across Oregon and Washington, including Clark County, Multnomah, and surrounding areas.

Quick Facts

Founded2008
Firm SizeBoutique · 4–6 attorneys
Fee StructureContingency only
Free ConsultationYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Virtual AvailableYes
Service AreaOregon and Washington (Multnomah, Clark, Washington Counties)
Client Reviews4.9 (110+)
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Office

Portland Office: 1022 NW Marshall Street, Suite 450, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 226-6361

Recognition

  • ✓ Lawyer of the Year 2026 — Med Mal Portland (Jane Paulson)
  • ✓ $10 million jury verdict (2026 Clark County)
  • ✓ Best Lawyers in America (multiple practices)
  • ✓ 50+ years combined trial experience
  • ✓ Boutique trial-only practice