Year: 2020
Keating Jones Hughes Recognized By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” For 2021
U.S. News Best Lawyers® has awarded Keating, Jones, Hughes, P.C. with one national ranking in Appellate Practice, and four regional rankings in Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants and in Bet-the-Company Litigation. The Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” submission process includes the collection of client evaluations, lawyer evaluations, and peer reviews.
Eight Keating Jones Hughes Attorneys Recognized In The 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine
Keating Jones Hughes is honored to announce that eight of our attorneys were named in the 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists, which is published in the 2020 Oregon Super Lawyers edition. The Super Lawyers list is based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. It is the fourteenth year that Lindsey Hughes, Steven Jones, and Robert Keating have been recognized, and Lindsey Hughes has again been acknowledged as one of the “Top 25 Women” in Oregon. The…
Jennifer Truzzolino To Present At OADC Panel Discussion On August 4, 2020
Attorney Jennifer Truzzolino is presenting on a panel for the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC) Professional Liability Practice Group on August 4, 2020. The panel will discuss the Oregon Supreme court decision in Ransom v Radiology Specialists of the NW and its impact on deposition practice. More info here.
Peter Tuenge Presents As OADC Panelist In Seminar Addressing The COVID-19 Pandemic
In May, Peter Tuenge participated as a panelist on a state-wide video seminar hosted by the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel addressing and discussing law firm and practice management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Peter was one of several law firm leaders invited to share his insights and address the myriad issues faced by defense lawyers during this unprecedented time.
Hillary Taylor To Present At OADC CLE On July 14
Partner Hillary Taylor is a co-presenter at the upcoming OADC CLE titled Appellate Update, taking place on July 14. See the flier for more information.
Hillary Taylor Discusses The Impact Of The Pandemic On Practicing In The Area Of Medical Malpractice Defense
On the DRI’s “A conversation with…” podcast, Hillary Taylor, a Partner with Portland law firm of Keating Jones Hughes, P.C., recently discussed the impact of the pandemic on practicing in the area of medical malpractice defense. You can listen to the podcast episode with Ms. Taylor here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/drichi/hillary-taylor Hillary A. Taylor is a shareholder with Keating Jones Hughes PC in Portland, Oregon, where her practice focuses on professional liability defense, at trial and on appeal, in Oregon and Washington. She earned her B.A. from Lewis & Clark College and her J.D….
KJH Sends Gratitude And Good Wishes To Peggy Tombleson
With mixed emotions and sincere gratitude, KJH announces the retirement of long time Office Administrator Peggy Tombleson. Peggy’s expertise, organization, and good humor helped guide the firm for 21 years, through major technology upgrades, the move to our new location in 2018, and our transition to remote work while remaining fully functional during Covid-19. We wish her all the best on her next adventure.
Hillary A. Taylor Publishes New Article About Oral Advocacy In DRI’s The Voice
Hillary A. Taylor, an appellate and trial lawyer published a new article this week, “Improving Oral Advocacy Through Mental Preparation.” Among her many activities, Hillary serves as the DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee The Voice Chair. Improving Oral Advocacy Through Mental Preparation What Elite Athletes Can Teach Lawyers About Mastering Oral Argument By Hillary A. Taylor The case is called. She rises from her place at counsel table, walking to the podium. Standing tall, hands framing the podium, she opens, “May it please the court.” Oral argument is underway. What ensues…
Peter O. Tuenge Earns ABOTA Membership
Peter Tuenge has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees the right to civil jury trials. Members in this prestigious invitation-only group must have tried a minimum of 10 civil jury trials to conclusion. More than 7,600 lawyers and judges are involved in ABOTA chapters in all 50 states. ABOTA is one of the nation’s most effective organizations in championing the ethics, professionalism and principles of the legal profession. Peter is a graduate…
Peter Eidenberg Obtains Defense Verdict In Multnomah County
After a five day trial, a Multnomah County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of the physician and urgent care clinic represented by Peter Eidenberg. Plaintiff alleged a failure to timely and appropriately diagnose appendicitis, for which he sought $700,000 in damages. Peter argued vigorously for the defendants at trial, presenting evidence that the physician’s care was neither negligent nor did it cause the patient’s alleged injuries. The jury decided in favor of the defendants, concluding the physician was not negligent in her care or treatment of the patient.
Peter Tuenge And Jennifer Truzzolino Obtain Defense Verdict In Clackamas County
On Friday, January 31, a Clackamas County Circuit Court jury returned a defense verdict in a four day trial. Peter Tuenge and Jennifer Truzzolino represented a dentist in the lawsuit, where plaintiff sought damages for breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Noneconomic Damages Limit Case Pending Before Oregon Supreme Court
Keating Jones Hughes appellate attorney Hillary Taylor filed an amicus brief in the Oregon Supreme Court in Busch v McInnis Waste Systems. The issue before the court is whether Oregon’s $500,000 limit on noneconomic damages in certain civil cases is constitutional under Article I, section 10, to the state constitution which provides, among other guarantees, that a person shall have a right to a remedy. The limit on noneconomic damages was enacted in 1987 and has not been altered, although the legislature has considered it often, including in the 2019…