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01/03/2023

Scott spoke to BikePortland.org's Jonathan Maus about the recent Bike Bill lawsuit filed by Bikeloudpdx.

It might not feel like it yet, but the lawsuit filed Friday by BikeLoud PDX could be a very big deal once the legal process plays out. Why is that my hunch? For starters, the lawyers representing BikeLoud are no joke. I sat down with one of then, Scott Kocher of Forum Law Group, on Friday. Koche

10/12/2022

Our most recent work was covered in BikePortland today.

On Monday, a Multnomah County jury awarded $1.05 million to a Tigard resident who was hit by a bus operator while riding his bicycle on Highway 99. It’s a victory, but a reminder that bicycle riders and their advocates still face an uphill battle when it comes to establishing a legal right to the ...

05/07/2021

Oregon Walks supports safe streets. We support Oregon Walks. 👩🏼‍🦽🚶🏾‍♀️❤️.

After two pedestrians were killed in a two-block stretch two weeks apart, the pedestrian and safe streets advocacy group wants change now.

03/25/2021

We’re super proud of our very own Stephen J. Voorhees for... completing Oregon’s first virtual jury trial (and obtaining a terrific result, too!). It has been tough to move the case backlog due to COVID forward.

Click here to view this video from kptv.com.

03/18/2021

Our attorneys and staff coordinated this review of all 48 crashes that killed people walking and using mobility devices in Portland from 2017-2019. The report came out today. Some results may surprise you. Some won’t.

A landmark report released today by Portland nonprofit Oregon Walks offers the most thorough examination of fatal pedestrian crashes we’ve ever seen. The report (which we alluded to back in Read More »

03/12/2021

Should out-of-state drivers moving to Oregon get tested on what's different here? Scott says yes. DMV says no and is pushing a bill in the legislature. No kidding. Learn more.

The Oregon DMV is looking for any way it can reduce its backlog, and some say dropping the written test for valid out-of-state license holders may help.

12/30/2020

“I was stunned that Oslo had only one fatality last year. One. It makes me think we can turn our numbers around.”

Scott spoke to BikePortland.org about his vision for safer streets and thoughtful traffic enforcement in Portland:

This is the second part of our interview with Portland-based attorney and safety advocate Scott Kocher. In the first half of the interview, Kocher discussed speed limit laws and the Read More »

06/18/2020

Today the Oregon Supreme Court adopted much of the reasoning from the amicus brief authored by Sarah Feldman (for the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association) in a case under Oregon’s Family Abuse Prevention Act, which allows survivors of domestic violence to seek a restraining order against their abusers. The Oregon Supreme Court held that there was sufficient evidence in the record to establish that the petitioner was in imminent danger of further abuse, reversing the Court of Appeals. It is a victory for survivors around the state. We are proud of the pro bono work that our lawyers do in the community and in court.

The Oregon Supreme Court's opinion:

04/15/2020

Scott spoke to BikePortland.org's Becky Jo about best practices for insurance for bike commuters:

Insurance is a tricky thing, particularly in times of social and economic uncertainty. I’m always conflicted about it: Part of me feels like it’s legalized racketeering, part of me feels like it falls under the idea that “laws keep people free” which has its own set of conflicts. Specificall...

04/12/2020

One of the things it is tough to be right now is a performing artist. With thanks to all our clients and supporters, our firm is proud to honor our $5,000 commitment to Oregon Symphony’s annual fundraiser. Please join us in pitching in for these amazing musicians if you can. It is easy because, you guessed it... it’s online! https://www.orsymphony.org/support-us/special-events/1920/gala-2020/ ❤️🎼 🎻

Announcing the 2020/21 Season! Join us for favorites like Carmina Burana, Raiders of the Lost Arc, Disney in Concert, and much more!