Lawrence Baron

Lawrence Baron

Lawrence Baron, Attorney at Law, PC | Law Offices of Lawrence Baron β€’ Portland, OR
Medical MalpracticeGeneral PracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 479-4693
Address
1515 SW 5th Ave Ste 808, Portland, OR, 97201, US

Professional

About

Lawrence Baron is a distinguished attorney based in Portland, Oregon, with over 34 years of experience in the legal field. He is the founder of Lawrence Baron, Attorney at Law, PC, and specializes in general practice, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. Throughout his career, Mr. Baron has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from Trial Lawyers for Public Justice in 1997, which recognized his exemplary work on the landmark case of Kirkwood v. General Motors, a significant automotive crashworthiness litigation. In 2001, Mr. Baron made headlines by successfully petitioning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a recall for the passenger-side airbag in 1994 Nissan Altima vehicles, marking a historic precedent as the only airbag recall ordered by NHTSA due to design defects. This achievement was prominently featured in a segment by Dateline NBC. Dedicated to providing compassionate and effective representation, Mr. Baron ensures that his clients are well-informed and actively involved in their cases. For additional information about his practice and to read client testimonials, please visit his website.

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.

Credentials

Education
1974 Wayne State University Law School Juris Doctorate 1972 Kalamazoo College, Cum Laude BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2010 2010 Oregon Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2010 2009 Preeminent 5.0 Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2010 The Best Lawyers in Amercia, Best Lawyers in America 2009 2009 Oregon Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 1997 National Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Publications
2006 Product Liability Newsletter Post-Sale Duty to Warn: A Plaintiff's Prespective 2006 Trial Lawyer Magazine Oregon's Vioxx Victims: A Product Liability Squeeze Play 2002 Trial Lawyer Magazine Cool Lasers and Hot Profits 2001 Trial Magazine No Dead End For Airbag Cases 2000 Trial Magazine The Hard Truth About Airbags
Associations
1997 - Present Trial Lawyers for Public Justice 1995 - Present Attorneys Information Exchange Group 1983 - Present Oregon Trial Lawyers Association 1983 - Present Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2003 - 2006 Oregon State Bar Product Liability Committee
Speaking
2006 Attorneys Information Exchange Group Conference Proving a Defect in an Airbag Induced Eye Injury 2003 Attorneys Information Exchange Group Conference Changes in FMVSS208 1999 Washington Trial Lawyers Association Conference Preparing An Airbag Case 1999 Attorneys Information Exchange Group Conference Issues in Airbag Cases
Updated: Mar 25, 2026