Personal Injury

I represent clients who have been personally injured and advocate for the families of those who have been killed because of someone else's negligence. I offer a free initial case consultation to everyone, whether the case is large or small, and no attorney's fee will be collected until I win or settle a personal injury case for you! I take pride in "fighting for the little guy." I take cases I believe in for people I care about. Each case that I select is handled with extreme care and given the amount of time it needs and deserves.

Craig M. Hopkins Is On Your Side...

If you are injured, you should consult with an attorney right away to learn about your rights. I rigorously defend, skillfully negotiate, and strive to achieve the very best result for my clients. I have achieved outstanding results for many people over the years and have successfully obtained payment for their injuries, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Oregon Auto Accidents

• Diminished Value Claims
• Motorcycle Accident
• Wrongful Death

OR, Apr 2004
Bar Number: 040740

• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

• American Bar Association
• American Bar Association, Healthcare Law Section
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• Oregon State Bar Association
• Oregon State Bar, Health Law Section Member and Executive Committee Member at Large
• Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory Executive Committee
• American Inn of Courts, Willamette Valley, OR Chapter
• Multnomah County Bar Association
• Clackamas County Bar Association
• Marion County Bar Association
• Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Sons of the American Revolution

I attend continuing legal education seminars on various topics such as Ethics, Litigation, and Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.

"Litigation 101" AVVO Contribution 2011

"Advanced Criminal Procedure", Nutshell Series, West Group Publication 2001

"Exculpatory Evidence", 2001 Supplement, 2nd Edition, Imwinkelried / Garland, Michie Publication 2001

"Exculpatory Evidence", 2002 Supplement, 2nd Edition, Imwinkelreid / Garland, Michie Publication 2002

Case Conclusion Date: February 21, 2011
Practice Area: Personal Injury
Outcome: $175,000
Description: Injured while a passenger on a Tri-Met bus.

Case Conclusion Date: December 1, 2010
Practice Area: Car / Auto Accident
Outcome: $50,000
Description: Slow moving, soft impact, yet caused significant injury.

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Oregon

The focus of my practice is to help people who have been personally injured and to advocate for the families of those who have been killed because of someone else's negligence. I also work with clients who have been arrested for DUII. I bring personal care and professional excellence to every case I handle. That is what The Hopkins Law Firm is all about and what I do reliably, every day.

As a sole practitioner, I take great pride in being an attentive listener, a knowledgeable resource and being personally available to my clients. I have the flexibility to choose my cases and to spend the time it takes to get to know my clients. Finding the right solution to a legal dilemma should be a collaborative effort. I place a high a value on listening openly and closely to every client because, in my experience, that is the key foundation to formulating the most effective defense.

Each client's personal needs and concerns are taken into account when formulating a plan of action. I listen carefully to understand each individual's circumstance and challenges, then guide the client through the entire process. I rigorously defend, skillfully negotiate, and strive to achieve the very best result for my client. I get personal satisfaction in knowing that each and every client can rely on me to be responsive to their concerns and handle their case with professionalism as we work toward a favorable outcome.

The Hopkins Law Firm was established in Oregon in 2005. It was a lifelong dream of mine to move to Oregon to establish my own law practice. The firm's growth over the years can largely be attributed to my determination to give each client's case the personal and individual attention it needs and deserves. I am genuinely interested in the welfare of my clients. I always try to do more than merely obtain a successful result in a particular case. I am certainly proud of the results I get and the speed with which I get them. I've maintained friendships with many of my clients long after I've won or settled their cases. My relationships with them are just as rewarding as my professional accomplishments on their behalf.

Before practicing law full time, I spent nearly 20 years working for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, first in sales and then in legal compliance during which I gained invaluable negotiating skills. Through years of "trial by fire" education working in the sales field, I discovered a wide range of negotiating methods and honed effective negotiating strategies all the while learning which situations to best apply them in. Today, these skills have proved invaluable in my endeavors to get fair and comprehensive results that best protect the interests of my clients.

Legal Assistant, Jennifer Keenan, J.D.

(503) 488-5666

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

I strive to meet the individual needs of my clients; I offer off-site and in home appointments and consultations. I am available on weekends by appointment.

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I work almost exclusively on contingency. I am paid only if I secure compensation for my clients. 100% guarantee- no recovery, no fee.

I handle most cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t owe me a legal fee unless I recover money for you.

FREE initial case consultation. Please call (888) 485-8046.

Most of my work is done on a contingency fee.