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Scott Brooksby

Olson Brooksby, PC

30 years of experience
Business Law, Products Liability
Oregon

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Biography

I primarily practice in the areas of product liability, aviation and commercial litigation. I have tried cases to juries through the state of Oregon.

Education

The Catholic University of America: J.D. (1994); 1994

Brigham Young University: B.A. (1987) | English literature; 1987

Professional Experience

Shareholder: Olson Brooksby; 2012 - Current

Shareholder: Brooksby Kaempf; 2008 - 2012

Shareholder: Bullivant Houser Bailey; 1995 - 2008

Publications

Articles & Publications

Pilot Mental Fitness in the Context of the International Mental Health Crisis: Air & Transportation Law Reporter, International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association; February, 2017

Pennsylvania Court Takes New Approach in Forum Non Conveniens Dispute: American Bar Association, Mass Torts Litigation Section; December 23, 2016

The MMTJA and the Battle to Establish General Personal Jurisdiction in Foreign Aviation Disasters: American Bar Association Mass Torts; June 21, 2016

Court Holds Air Carrier Access Act Preempts Passenger Claim Arising From Service Animal Dog Bite: American Bar Association, Mass Torts, Practice Points; March 31, 2016

The Uphill Climb to Establish General Personal Jurisdiction over a Foreign Corporate Defendant in Aviation Cases: American Bar Association Mass Torts, Practice Points; January 29, 2016

Bird Strikes and Aviation: Facts and Fault: American Bar Association, Mass Torts, Practice Points; December 7, 2015

Aircraft Wheel-Well Stowaways: Can Security Breaches Lead to Mass Torts: American Bar Association, Mass Torts, Practice Points; October 9, 2015

Aircraft Laser Incidents: A Clear and Present Danger to Aviation Safety: American Bar Association, Mass Torts, News & Developments; June 22, 2015

Consent Provisions in Lease Agreements: Must the Lessor Act Reasonably?: International Association of Defense Counsel, Business Litigation Newsletter; April, 2015

Secondary Processes Don't Translate to Secondary Risks: FF Journal; April, 2014

Assess Your Technology Ladder When Addressing Burn Risk: Manufacturing.net; 2013

Danger in the Skies: To Curb Medical Helicopter Crashes, Focus on Pilot Haste, Experience: ModernHealthcare.com; 2013

"Helping the Client Be Both Successful and Responsible,” Strategies for Limiting Product Liability: Aspatore Books; 2007

Expert Methodology/Failure to Follow Methodology: Defense Research Institute Daubert Compendium; 2006

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Speaking Engagements

The Claims are Paid, Now What? Subrogation!, Aviation Insurance Claims Conference (AViCON), Stevensville, MD: September 12, 2017; RTI Forensics

Insights from the Decision Makers: Perspectives on Selecting and Working with Outside Counsel, 23rd Annual American Bar Association National Institute on Aviation Litigation, Chicago, IL: June 8, 2017; American Bar Association

Flight Crew Mental Health Issues Including Pilot Depression and Suicide: What Can Be Done?, 23rd Annual American Bar Association National Institute on Aviation Litigation, Chicago, IL: June 8, 2017; American Bar Association

How to improve Aviation Safety in the Wake of GermanWings (and SikAir, EgyptAir Flight 900, and More), AViCON, Baltimore, Maryland: September 28, 2016; RTI Forensics

Germanwings 9525 and Pilot Mental Health, Aurora, OR: September 2, 2016; Columbia Aviation Association

Post-Germanwings: An In Depth Discussion of the Legal, Regulatory, Public Safety and Ethical Considerations, American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Aviation Claims and Litigation, New York, New York: June 27, 2016; American Conference Institute

Birds, Pets, Lasers, Stowaways, and Other Hot Topics in Aviation, American Bar Association's 22nd Annual National Institute on Aviation Litigation, New York, New York: June 1, 2016; American Bar Association

Takeaways on Forum Non Conveniens and Related Issues in Multi-District Litigation After Air France 447, 3rd Annual Western Regional CLE Program on Class Actions and Mass Torts, San Francisco, CA: May 27, 2016; American Bar Association

Obtaining Testimony From the NTSB, International Air and Transportation Safety Bar Association Conference, Washington, DC: April 30, 2016; American Bar Association

Helicopter Accidents: A Review of Recent Cases of Interest, American Bar Association Aviation National Litigation Institute, New York, New York: June 8, 2016; American Bar Association

Federal Rules of Evidence: Treatment of NTSB Reports and Underlying Findings, American Bar Association Aviation National Litigation Institute, New York, New York: June 6, 2014; American Bar Association

Strategic Use of the Media in High Profile Cases, New Orleans: April 17, 2004; ADTA

Seeing is Believing: The Use of Videotape Demonstrative Evidence at Trial, Products Liability Committee Meeting: February 8, 2001; Defense Research Institute

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Awards

One of the Best Lawyers in America, Product Liability Litigation: Best Lawyers; 2018

Super Lawyer, Product Liability Litigation: Oregon Super Lawyers; 2018

Professional Liability Award: Am Jur; 1994

Professional Associations

Oregon State Bar # 950562: Member; Current

Co-Chair: American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Mass Torts Aviation Subcommittee; Current

International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association: Northwest Regional Vice President; Current

Oregon State Bar Product Liability Subcommittee: Executive Committee Member and Treasurer; Current

Oregon Aviation Industries (ORAVI): Board of Directors; Current

American Bar Association Tort Trial And Insurance Practice Section: Aviation Subcommittee; Current

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon
Since 1996

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Products Liability: Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Languages

Spanish: Spoken

Social Media

Websites & Blogs

Website: Website

Website: Bio

Contact & Map

Olson Brooksby PC

1020 SW Taylor Street

Portland, OR 97205

Toll-Free: (503) 290-2420

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