Brad Holbrook

I am Brad C. Holbrook, an attorney dedicated to guiding clients through their legal challenges. I hold licenses to practice law in both Oregon and California. Although I primarily operate in Oregon, where I live, I am also available to support clients in California as needed.

My practice area is personal injury law. I chose this area because I recognize the importance of having a strong advocate when someone suffers injuries in an accident, especially if those injuries are severe. In such cases, individuals require committed support to handle the many legal details while focusing on their recovery and other important aspects of their lives. It is common for insurance companies to claim that an injured person does not need legal representation. However, I strongly believe that, even with honorable insurance claims adjusters, it is essential to have a seasoned attorney by your side in any personal injury claim where another party is at fault.

I have the experience needed to handle your personal injury claim effectively. I appreciate the opportunity to use my experience to help those in need.

Elite Lawyer Award

Elite Lawyer

2025

The Elite Lawyer award recognizes exceptional attorneys throughout the United States in a multitude of practice areas. An Elite Lawyer has demonstrated a high degree of skill and success in his or her career, has been peer recognized, has exceptional experience, and is active in their community. When you choose an Elite Lawyer, you have an added level of review and scrutiny to rely on.

California

State Bar of California

Since 1996

Oregon

Oregon State Bar

Since 2022

• Free Consultation
  Free intial consulation for all personal injury matters.
• Contingent Fees
  Personal Injury cases are all handled on a contingency basis.

Q. Steps to pursue compensation after my son was bitten by a pitbull?

February 15, 2025

A: What steps should you take after a dog bites your son? I am going to assume that your son is a minor. If your son is over 18, then he would represent himself. You need to contact an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. This is the short answer. You should not try to represent yourself in a case like this, esepcially if your son is a minor, and you are acting as a Guardian Ad Litem to puruse the claim on his behalf. The steps are that you would want to get all the information about the dog owner--and anyone who might be responsible for the dog's action(s) in harming your son. get all the information and photos/video that describes or proves what happened. You need the medical records and bills. Then, make a demand to the dog owner and/or the insurance carrier for the injuries. You are entitled to the economic damages (medical bills, out of pocket expenses) and also non-economic losses such as anxiety, fear, loss of sleep, appetite, fear of dog's, and any other emotional and/or physical harm related to the injuries caused by the dog's action(s). He may need therapy and/or counseling. There are a lot of factors, and you should consider consulting with an expert. When you search for a qualified attorney, remember most attorneys will take these cases on a contigency fee basis, which means that you will not have to pay any fees if you do not get a settlement or trial award. The standard contigency fee is one-third of the recovery. PROS: An attorney is well worth that fee, and you are able to focus on your son and not on the extensive paperwork. CONS: In my opinion, there a no noteworthy cons to hiring a good lawyer. ... Read More

Q. How to file for non-responsibility for husband's death in Oregon without access to documents?

February 15, 2025

A: 32 years is a long marraige, and I am sorry for your loss; and I know that being apart does not it easier. If you are still legally married, and you are the spouse, there is a lot you can do to move forward. In Oregon, you can file a Small Estate Affidavit and be given the necessary authority to handle his affairs. If you do not qualify for a small estate affidavit because your husband's estate is too large, then you can, and likely must, file a formal probate matter in the proper Oregon Probate Court. You will be provided a document, Letters Testamentary, which will enable you to access to the documents and take full responsibility and control in adminsitration of his estate. If he has no will, then the court will follow a process called Intestate Succession, which for the most part, shares (distributes) the assets of the estate like most people would naturally want their possession to pass on when they die. You will most likely need to consult a good probate attorney. This is a long process with many rules, and you will be required to follow them along with being in a fiduciary relationship with his estate to protect the assets, pay the debts, and distribute the residue (what remains after necessary debts and expenses are paid). You dicussed filing something declaring yourself "not responsible". I am not aware of anything such as that, except you could ensure that all creditors, or people who seek to recover any debts from your hsuband that they debt was not incurred for the benefit of the family and you were legally separated (if one of you moved out with the intent to never come back to the marriage). But, you need to get legal advice from an attorney regarding this as it is impossible to give sound advice without all the facts. I wish you the best as you move forward. ... Read More

Q. What can I do to retrieve belongings from escrowed property?

February 14, 2025

A: I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. You should be able to use self-help to retrieve your vehicle and trailer if you can do so peacefully. You should find out who is currently in charge of the security of the property--if it's in probate, the personal representative. It could very well be that they have NO idea who owns the vehicles, and it may have become part of the Estate by accident. You certainly can't trust that someone is going to contact you and return your property. So, maybe contact the escrow agent (maybe the title company handling the transaction) and see if they could assist you. Otherwise, you'll need to file a court action to have a Judge order the property turned over to you. You should consult an attorney and discuss your options as there are probably things in your case that are not revealed in your question but very necessary to be revealed in order to fully advise you of your legal rights and remedies. ... Read More