Commercial Litigation Litigation - Insurance Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Brad C. Stanford
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Brad is a litigator and effective risk assessor whose practice focuses on general litigation, business litigation, products liability, premises liability, and insurance defense.
For 25+ years, he has assessed and managed clients' risks and litigated cases involving such diverse matters as class actions, contracts, business disputes, environmental matters, wage and hour, insurance coverage, products liability, employment termination, personal injury, real estate, and loan agreements.
A recognized leader in ski area defense and recreational product liability defense, Brad is past president of the Association of Ski Defense Attorneys. He was awarded the 2008 Industrial Strength Award by the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association, a prestigious honor presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Pacific Northwest ski industry.
Brad has tried numerous cases in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and has argued before the Oregon Court of Appeals on several occasions. In addition, he has participated in many administrative hearings before various governmental bodies. Brad also has extensive experience with all forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Overview
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1985
- University of Oregon, BS, graduated 1981
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar
- Association of Ski Defense Attorneys - Member and Past President
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel - Member
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association - Member and Frequent Speaker
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar
- Association of Ski Defense Attorneys - Member and Past President
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel - Member
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association - Member and Frequent Speaker
- University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1985
- University of Oregon, BS, graduated 1981
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
- 2008 Industrial Strength Award by the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Products Liability Defense
Obtained a defense verdict in a $16 million products liability case against a Swiss snowboard manufacturer - the first case of its kind to go to trial in the United States
- Wrongful Death Defense
Successful defense of a major ski area in a $4.6 million wrongful death case - jury verdict for defendant
- Class Action Defense
Defended major alarm monitoring company in a 6,000 member class action - favorable settlement after mediation
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