Robert S. Perkins, a trial lawyer for over 30 years, is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington courts. With a career starting as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Clark County, Washington, Mr. Perkins has extensive experience in trial work. He specializes in handling all levels and varieties of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Perkins has obtained significant recoveries for clients, including 1.7 million dollars and 1.3 million dollars in cases involving brain-injured children. He also recently obtained a $628,000.00 jury award for a rear-end collision accident victim.
Robert S. Perkins is committed to helping those who have been injured or have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. He has successfully obtained six-figure recoveries for victims of drunk drivers, faulty highway drain systems, and defective smoke alarms. In addition, Mr. Perkins has also obtained substantial recoveries for psychological injuries suffered by victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Moreover, Mr. Perkins litigates commercial and real estate disputes, including cases involving business fraud, overreaching developers, and border disputes. He regularly serves as an arbitrator for Multnomah and Clackamas County Circuit Courts.
Education and Admissions
Mr. Perkins received his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1983 and his B.A. from Lewis and Clark College. He is admitted to practice in the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar, and the United States District Court for the Districts of Oregon, Western Washington, and Eastern Washington.
Memberships
Mr. Perkins is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and the Multnomah County Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
Robert S. Perkins specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Drunk driving
- Defective roads
- Defective vehicles
- Truck and commercial vehicle collisions
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Assault
- Medical malpractice
- Insurance disputes
- Defective product liability
- Injury to children
- Premises accidents
- Brain injuries
- TMJ (temporal mandibular joint disorder)
- Shoulder and knee injuries
- Tinnitus, vertigo
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Scarring
- Eye injury
- Bone injuries
- Infection
- Injury to the Neck, Back, and Spine
- Disc herniation
- Cervical strains
- Thoracic strains
- Lumber and sacral strains
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Sexual harassment
Additionally, Mr. Perkins litigates commercial and real estate cases, including:
- Real estate claims involving easements, adverse possession, property line disputes
- Real estate foreclosure
- Breach of Contract
- Business disputes
As part of his commitment to serving his clients, Mr. Perkins is happy to discuss any legal concern with new clients to offer a solution or recommend a qualified specialist in the area of law involved to best address the issue.
Professionalism and Communication
Robert Perkins has consistently received high praise for his exceptional professionalism and communication skills. Reviewers describe him as helpful, knowledgeable, and timely in his responses. Harvey Johnson, a satisfied client, specifically highlights Robert's ability to navigate complex insurance issues, answering questions and keeping him updated in a very professional and timely manner.
Consistency and Trust
Another reviewer, Willie, has been using Robert's services for over twenty years, and despite this long-standing relationship, he still finds Robert to be consistently reliable and knowledgeable. This level of trust and consistency is a testament to Robert's dedication to his clients and his expertise in his field.
Overall Impression
Overall, Robert Perkins is highly regarded for his exceptional professionalism, communication skills, and consistency. His clients appreciate his ability to navigate complex issues and communicate effectively, making him a trusted and reliable choice for insurance-related matters.
