It’s a sad reality that this page needs to exist. But after being asked by readers so many times for bike lawyer recommendations, we figured it was time to list them all in one place.
If you’ve been in a collision and need a smart and reputable lawyer with an expertise in bicycle and transportation law, start with the names below.
Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost – (503) 228-5222 — Website
Ray Thomas literally wrote the book on bike law in Portland. He’s a veteran of hundreds of bike cases, a BikePortland contributor and a trusted advocate and community leader to boot. This firm is also home to another name you’ve seen on BikePortland — Cynthia Newton.
Scott Kocher / Forum Law Group – (503) 445-2100 — Website
Kocher is not only a hard-working attorney, he is a dedicated advocate who volunteers with many local biking and walking organizations.
Mark Ginsberg / Berkshire Ginsberg LLC — (503) 542-3000 — Website
Mark has a long history of advocacy for cycling in Portland and has worked on countless cycling cases. You might recall him as the lawyer who represented a Portland bike messenger in the infamous fixed gear braking case.
Rob Kline / Kline Law Offices P.C. – (503) 476-3694 — Website
Rob is a trusted expert in the field who recently released a new version of his Oregon Pedestrian Law Guide.
Charley Gee, P.C. – (503) 278-5389 — Website
Gee specializes in walking and biking cases. He began his career with TCN&F and launched his own firm in 2016.
Bob Mionske – (866) 835-6529 — Website
In addition to being a Portland-based lawyer, Mionske is author of Bicycling and the Law.
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