Michael J Wiswall
Hart Wagner LLP • Portland, OR
LicensingMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(503) 847-2732
Address
1000 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205-3070, US
Professional
About
I am a native Oregonian. I began my legal career at Hart Wagner in 1994, and became a partner of the firm in 1999. I have focused primarily on defending medical malpractice lawsuits throughout the Northwest for the past two decades. In my practice, I assist hospitals and clinics with pre-litigation evaluations, as well as with their early disclosure and resolution programs. I frequently represent physicians, dentists, pharmacists and nurses before state licensing boards. For the past several years, I have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and been selected by my peers for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers. I regularly speak to professional groups regarding risk management, disclosure of adverse medical events, and medical and dental malpractice. Recent jury trials:
Credentials
Education
1993 University of Michigan Law School JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude 1990 University of California - Santa Barbara BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Legal Malpractice Law: Defendants, Best Lawyers in America 2020 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense, Oregon Super Lawyers 2020 Professional Malpractice Law: Defendants, Best Lawyers in America 2020 Medical Malpractice Law: Defendants, Best Lawyers in America 2020 Lawyers of the Year, Portland, OR, Best Lawyers in America
Associations
1994 - Present Oregon State Bar Member Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Member Multnomah Bar Association Member Washington Trial Defense Lawyers Member Oregon Medical Association Member, Loss Prevention Committee
Speaking
2015 2015 OADC Annual Convention All About the Benjamins - Early Dispute and Resolution for Medical Malpractice Cases 2014 OMA CME Meeting Advanced Training in Risk Management 2014 OHSU Presentation Transition to Residency: Professionalism, Ethics and Law 2014 OHSU Medical Students Presentation Demystifying Litigation 2013 OSHRM Annual Education Conference Panel SB 483: OPSC Voluntary Mediation Law
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