Paul Vames
(503) 741-2161
Paul focuses his practice on serious injury and insurance-related disputes. He began his legal career in 1996 representing insurance companies, first in Nevada and next in Oregon.
In 2009, after more than a decade experiencing firsthand how insurers wield their tremendous power and resources, Paul began a plaintiffs’ personal injury law practice in Hillsboro. Since then, he has used his knowledge of the insurance industry and skills as an advocate to represent individuals with injury claims throughout Oregon.
In addition to his role as an advocate for his clients, Paul is also frequently called upon by his peers to serve as an arbitrator in private and court-mandated arbitration proceedings.
When not working, Paul’s passions are his family, his friends, traveling to Greece, the New York Mets, music, poker, fishing, dominoes, and his dog Lucy. And he remains in constant pursuit of a perfectly smoked brisket.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance, California State University Long Beach
Willamette University College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Whittier College
Admissions
Oregon State Bar
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court for the 9th Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
State Bar of Nevada (currently inactive)
Memberships
“AV” rating, Martindale-Hubbell©
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Guardian of Civil Justice Member
Washington County Bar Association, Board Member
Former Judge pro tem – Washington County Circuit Court
Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, Past Member
Washington County Circuit Court Civil Bench Bar Committee
Washington County Circuit Court Supplemental Local Rules Committee
Washington County Circuit Court Arbitration Committee