Colleen Scott
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Colleen Scott is a dedicated trial lawyer and litigator based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury law. With a Juris Doctor degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she graduated cum laude in 2008, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Scripps College, also earned cum laude in 2003, Colleen possesses a strong academic foundation that complements her extensive legal experience. Colleen’s practice primarily revolves around medical malpractice defense, with a particular focus on birth injury claims and representing medical professionals before their licensing boards. Growing up in the Portland area and influenced by her upbringing with a certified nurse midwife, Colleen has a unique understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers. This perspective enriches her approach to complex birth injury cases, allowing her to advocate effectively for her clients. Before joining Hart Wagner, Colleen honed her legal skills as a legal assistant, paralegal, and contract attorney at a small plaintiff's law firm. Her early experiences included serving as a certified law student at the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, where she gained invaluable trial experience working on criminal misdemeanor cases. She later clerked for Judge Kantor, further deepening her knowledge of the Multnomah County court system. Outside of her legal practice, Colleen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, often camping, reading, and cooking. Her commitment to her clients and community underscores her passion for the law and dedication to achieving justice.
About Medical Malpractice Law
Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.