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Unanimous Defense Verdict in Tacoma Medical Malpractice Case
Colleen Scott and Scott O’Donnell obtained a unanimous defense verdict on March 3, 2023, in Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, Washington. It was a medical malpractice case involving claims of medication error by a…
KJH Welcomes New Associate Kevin Gambee
Kevin Gambee is a native of Portland, Oregon and attended the University of Oregon, graduating in 2011 with a B.S. in Economics and Juris Doctorate in 2015. While in law school, Kevin externed for the…
Keating Jones Hughes Recognized By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” For 2022
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…
Peter Eidenberg and Bonnie Calhoun Obtain Dismissal of $4.9 Million Medical Malpractice Case
Peter Eidenberg and associate attorney Bonnie Calhoun successfully obtained the dismissal of a $4.9 million medical malpractice case against their clients on the grounds that it was time-barred by the statue of limitations. The dismissal…
Molly Marcum Named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Health Care Law in Portland, Oregon
Congratulations to Molly Marcum for being recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored…
Six Keating Jones Hughes Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers In America®
We would like to congratulate six of our attorneys that have been recognized and named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Portland, Oregon: Lindsey H. Hughes (recognized since 2008) Appellate Practice…
Peter Tuenge and Carolyn Pearson Obtain Directed Verdict in Multnomah County in a $3.5 million Dental Malpractice Trial
Shareholder Peter Tuenge, and associate attorney Carolyn Pearson, obtained a directed verdict on behalf of their client, a local dentist, on July 19, 2022. The plaintiff sought $3.5 million in damages, alleging that the defendant…
Steve Jones and Peter Eidenberg Obtain a Defense Verdict in a $10 Million Medical Malpractice Trial
After two weeks of evidence, a Jackson County jury delivered a unanimous defense verdict for Steve Jones and Peter Eidenberg’s client, an orthopedic spine surgeon. The plaintiff alleged the defendant-physician caused a spinal cord contusion…
Hillary Taylor Argues at the Ninth Circuit, Wins Appeal
KJH Shareholder Hillary Taylor recently successfully argued to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as it returned to in-person oral argument. Ms. Taylor argued the court should affirm the district court’s grant of summary judgment…
Hillary Taylor Appointed Vice-Chair of DRI’s Appellate Advocacy Committee’s 2022 Seminar Planning Committee
KJH Shareholder Hillary Taylor has been appointed Vice-Chair of the planning committee for DRI’s annual 2022 appellate advocacy seminar. The seminar will be a gathering of appellate lawyers from around the country for a few…
Colleen Scott Presents “Tort and Liability for Nurse-Midwives”
Colleen Scott recently presented “Tort and Liability for Nurse-Midwives” to a group of midwifery students as part of their advanced practicum in nurse-midwifery management. Her presentation focused on key issues with medical malpractice litigation from…
Peter Tuenge Co-authors Article Published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology
Peter Tuenge recently co-authored an article with a radiologist at the University of Washington that was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Read “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1eqWM5VZMrC-Xm
KJH Welcomes Two New Associates-Anna Claypool and Bonnie Calhoun
Anna Claypool joins the firm after gaining a wealth of experience representing Oregon businesses and individuals in areas including professional liability defense, personal injury, and product liability for several years. She is eager to use…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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.