Samuel J Pope
Rizk Law PC
Before working as an attorney, Samuel Pope volunteered with hospice organizations and worked as a manager at a non-profit organization helping adults with learning disabilities. Through this work, Mr. Pope fostered a deep compassion and drive to help people and he brings this compassion to his work at Rizk Law PC.
Since graduating Cum Laude from Lewis & Clark Law School, Mr. Pope has vigorously represented his clients and was recently designated a 2020 TOP 10 Oregon attorney under 40 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.
At Rizk Law PC, Mr. Pope helps injured people and their families - not insurance companies. Mr. Pope has a chemistry degree and science background from college, which is rare for personal injury attorneys. This science background helps Mr. Pope identify key issues in cases involving medical malpractice, brain injury, trucking accidents, and other cases.
Sam is a lifelong soccer fan and player, and loves spending his spare time outside. Sam enjoys the outdoors by gardening, hiking, camping, tubing, target shooting, and boating with his two dogs. He is learning to brew beer, make wine, bake delicious homemade sourdough bread, and how to pickle and ferment the excess veggies from his garden. Sam is also a lifelong animal advocate and enjoys volunteering at local animal shelters and sanctuaries when he has time outside of work.
- Lewis & Clark Law School
- J.D. (2019) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Law Review (Board Member) Vice President of a Personal-Injury Focused Student Group (OTLA Student Chapter)
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- University of Kansas
- B.A. (2014) | Chemistry
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- Attorney
- Rizk Law PC
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- Law Clerk
- Rizk Law PC
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- Team Leader
- Community Living Opportunities
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- non-profit corporation.
- Direct Support Professional
- Community Living Opportunities
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- non-profit corporation
- Field Technician
- DuPont Pioneer
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- summer field research for DuPont Pioneer regarding GMO soybean plant samples.
- Hospice Volunteer
- Kansas Visiting Nurses
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- provided volunteer hospice services
- 2017 Federal Legislative Review
- 24 Animal L. 243, 479
- Initial Evaluation of a Personal Injury Case, Private Consulting / Conference
- Certificate of Attorney Admission
- United States District Court - Oregon
- Court-Certified Law Student
- Oregon Supreme Court
- Top 10 Under 40 - Oregon
- National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Oregon State Bar # 194382
- Member
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- Multnomah Bar Association
- Member
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- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Animal Legal Defense Fund
- Member
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- Oregon State Bar
- Executive Board Member
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- Activities: Keep accurate records, track executive attendance, enforce section rules, and vote on all motions before the Executive Committee of the Animal Law Section.
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- Animal Law Review
- Board Member - Submissions Editor
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- Activities: Evaluate academic papers for publication
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- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Lewis & Clark Chapter
- Vice President for Personal Injury
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- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- ID Number: 194382
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- 9th Circuit
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Free Consultation
Free case evaluation & consultation via appointment. Please call 503-245-5677 and ask for a consult with Samuel Pope. -
Contingent Fees
Contingent fees range from 33% - 40%. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Evaluation is free.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Trucking Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. I need help with my injury case that was poorly mismanaged.
- A: It's not entirely clear to me if your case has been settled yet, or not. If it has already settled and all that is left to do is to agree to the language in the release and sign it - at that point it will be difficult, likely impossible, to renegotiate the settlement. You can certainly complain to the State Bar's website, but you might have better luck trying to work things out with your attorney. Some attorneys are willing to reduce their fee if a client is unhappy. You might consider mentioning everything that you just listed here to your attorney, and reiterate that you want to talk to your attorney before you sign the release. The attorney might offer to reduce his fee. If he doesn't, you could bring it up. He should certainly provide you with the original fee agreement that you signed when you came on as a client, if you request that. I hope this was helpful. Good luck.
Questions 2: Is your practice limited to personal injury?