Year: 2021
Peter Tuenge And Dan Murphy Obtain Defense Verdict In Clackamas County Following 17 Month Shutdown Due To COVID-19
Following a 17 month shutdown due to COVID-19, civil jury trials officially returned to Clackamas County when jurors awarded a unanimous defense verdict for shareholder Peter Tuenge, and associate attorney Dan Murphy, and their client, a local dentist, on September 2. The plaintiff sought significant damages claiming that the defendant had mismanaged his dental infection, which caused him to be hospitalized and undergo surgery. The defense team put on a case in chief built on the sound testimony of experts and a multimedia presentation designed to “show” jurors the critical…
Six KJH Attorneys Selected As 2022 Best Lawyers
We would like to congratulate six KJH attorneys that have been recognized by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, in their 2022 edition. The publication awards the recognition after an exhaustive peer review survey. Lindsey H. Hughes Steven P. Jones Molly K. Marcum Scott G. O’Donnell Jennifer L. Truzzolino Peter O. Tuenge In addition, a special congratulations to Lindsey H. Hughes for not only being nominated for 2022 Best Lawyers, but also being recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 Lawyer of…
Hillary A. Taylor Publishes New Article About Appellate Advocacy In DRI’s The Voice
Hillary A. Taylor, an appellate and trial lawyer published a new article this week, “Mental Preparation: Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” Mental Preparation: Before, During, and After the Pandemic The Voice | July 23, 2021 | Volume 20, Issue 9 By Hillary A. Taylor In the early days of lockdown, I published an article suggesting that lawyers could learn from elite athletes when it comes to mental preparation. (Improving Oral Advocacy Through Mental Preparation, The Voice, Vol 19, Issue 14, April 8, 2020). I wrote at my kitchen table,…
KJH Seeks New Associate Attorney To Join Team
Associate Attorney At Keating Jones Hughes, P.C., we have been helping to shape healthcare and tort law in Oregon for more than 20 years. Our Portland defense firm has a position open for an associate with 3-5 years’ litigation experience to join our exceptional trial and appellate lawyers. We defend professionals, hospitals, and public-service entities, with a focus on medical and hospital liability. Our office offers a collegial environment with a unified commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and legal excellence in the service of our clients. The ideal…
KJH Welcomes Jennifer Truzzolino As Partner
New Partner – Jennifer L. Truzzolino As we look optimistically toward the future KJH welcomes Jennifer to our partnership. A determined advocate and dedicated professional, Jennifer brings expertise and diligence to every case for every client.
Colleen Scott Joins KJH
We are pleased to welcome our newest attorney, Colleen Scott, to the KJH family. Colleen’s practice focuses on professional liability defense in both Oregon and Washington. This includes defending medical professionals in litigation and before their licensing boards. Before joining KJH, Colleen was a partner at a Portland area medical malpractice defense firm. She grew up in the Portland area and obtained her law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School.