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James H. Gidley

Perkins Coie LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2003
  • Recognized in:
    Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Commercial Litigation...
  • Website:
    http://www.perkinscoie.com
  • Location:
    1120 Northwest Couch Street, 10th Floor
    Portland, OR 97209-4128
"James Gidley is a very good attorney who obtains very good results."

-Lynne Tomeny (Terex Corporation)

"Jim Gidley stepped into a dangerous case outside Oregon, brought it back on track and secured a favorable result. Since then, he has been our "go-to" person for all legal matters in Oregon."

-Robert Hunter (Altec Industries), Birmingham

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Lawyer Bio

Jim Gidley has 40 years of litigation experience. His experience includes product liability, commercial and business litigation, real estate litigation, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury defense, counseling on corporate and individual insurance claims issues, mass tort litigation, work site accidents, defense of premises liability claims, and construction and building materials defects. He also is experienced in representing builders and developers on contract and trespass claims and representing property owners in condemnation.  He counsels clients regarding Consumer Product Safety Commission and acts as mediator in cases involving areas in which he practices.
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Education:

  • University of Wyoming, BS

Bar Admissions:

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • American Board of Trial Advocates - State Board Member and Officer
  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
  • International Association of Defense Counsel - Member
  • Oregon State Bar Association - Member
  • Product Liability Advisory Council - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Portland, OR (2019)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Portland, OR (2016)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
 

Awards:

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed in Oregon Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2012
  • Listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a Local Litigation Star in Commercial Litigation; Insurance and Product Liability
  • Listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a National Litigation Star
  • Listed in Expert Guides, "World's Leading Product Liability Lawyers," 2013
  • Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Litigation Lawyers", 2005 - present
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"James Gidley is a very good attorney who obtains very good results."

Lynne Tomeny, Terex Corporation

"Jim Gidley stepped into a dangerous case outside Oregon, brought it back on track and secured a favorable result. Since then, he has been our "go-to" person for all legal matters in Oregon."

Robert Hunter, Altec Industries, Birmingham

Firm Details

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Perkins Coie LLP
http://www.perkinscoie.com
 
Headquarters
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
(206) 359.8000
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Beijing 100020

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Hang Seng Bank Tower, 16F

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Madison, WI

One East Main Street, Suite 201

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Lawyer Case History

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington


 
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