Don Corson
The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
Don Corson represents people seriously injured or killed by car and truck collisions, defective products, industrial accidents, hospital system failures, and other catastrophic incidents.
Don has been named as the Distinguished Trial Lawyer of the Year, has the highest professional ratings for legal ability and ethics, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in multiple categories for representing individuals, and is consistently listed as a Super Lawyer.
Before entering the field of law, Don was active in consumer and environmental issues. He decided to become a lawyer in part to help address many of the injustices he saw. Don graduated first in his law school class from the University of Oregon in 1985. He completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 1976, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Don is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the National Crime Victims Bar Association, Multnomah and Lane County Bar Associations, the National Crime Victims Bar Association, and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (former President). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Don is admitted to practice in all Oregon state and federal courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Don served as the elected Chair of the Council on Court Procedures, Oregon's rule-making body for laws relating to civil procedure. The Council consists of appellate judges, circuit court judges, practicing attorneys, and a public member. The Oregon Legislature created the Council to review the rules of civil procedure, study proposals concerning Oregon laws relating to civil procedure, and to write rules of pleading, practice, and procedure. Rules adopted by the Council on Court Procedures become the official rules of court for the state unless expressly overruled by the Legislature.
- University of Oregon School of Law
- J.D. (1985) | Law
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- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Activities: Editor in Chief, Oregon Law Review
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- University of Oregon
- B.S. (1976) | Psychology
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- Partner
- The Corson & Johnson Law Firm
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- Shareholder
- Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Corson, P.C.
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- Brain Injury Cases
- Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
- Brain Injury Cases, Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon, Portland, Or
- Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer (2006 - 2022)
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in America in the categories of: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2003 – Present)
- Distinguished Trial Lawyer
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
- AV Preeminent
- LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
- American Association for Justice
- Sustaining Member
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- American Board of Trial Advocates
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- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow
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- Oregon State Bar # 851777
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- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
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- Activities: Former President of OTLA
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- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- ID Number: 851777
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- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
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Corson & Johnson - Tragedy Upon Tragedy: How Shelly Turned a Corner
Double tragedy that could have been avoided.
Corson & Johnson - Larry Woody: Truck Collision Blindness
Larry was blinded in a tragedic accident.
10 Ways To Protect Your Legal Rights Following A Motorcycle Collision
Some people love the freedom of riding their motorcycles. Some other people see motorcycles in an entirely different light. It’s no secret that many have prejudices against motorcyclists. When motorcycle...
Corson & Johnson - Going Beyond Injury
Janos became paralyzed from the chest down as the result of medical negligence by the emergency physicians and hospital following an automobile accident. Part of the settlement will go to...
Corson & Johnson - Tort Laws and Limiting Constitutional Rights
Corson & Johnson: Top 3 Insurance Tips
Attorney Don Corson of The Corson & Johnson Law Firm lists three things you need to know if you've been in an auto accident. Knowing your rights and how to...
Don Corson: What is a Catastrophic Injury
Attorney Don Corson of The Corson & Johnson Law Firm explains the term catastrophic injury, including examples and the life-long impact these injuries have on a person's future. For more...