Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC
Personal Injury | Serving Bend, OR
877-417-5325Bend, Oregon Personal Injury Law Firm
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Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys has offices conveniently located in Eugene, Bend, Medford, Grants Pass, Roseburg, & Portland. Our attorneys are available to meet with you at your home, at the hospital, in the evening, or on the weekend. We pride ourselves on being available 24/7, nights and weekends. In addition, we have the resources to go anywhere on behalf of our clients.We understand the unique challenges of Oregon cases, from our modified comparative negligence rules (where you can still recover if you are less than 51% at fault) to strict statutes of limitations (typically two years for personal injury claims).
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Workplace Injuries
- Abuse and Assault Injuries
Call 877-417-5325 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Tim Williams
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar – OSB No. 034940
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2003
- Southern Oregon University, B.S. in Criminology, cum laude, 1999
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Managing Partner
- Firm’s lead litigator
- Oregon State Bar, 2003 – present
- Board of Governors, Oregon State Bar, 2013 – 2016
- Vice President, Oregon State Bar, 2016
- House of Delegates, Oregon State Bar, 2008 – present
- American Association for Justice, 2002 – present
- Board of Governors, American Association for Justice, 2012 – 2020
- Executive Committee, American Association for Justice, 2015 – 2017
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2018 – present
- Member, Western Trial Lawyers Association, 2020 – present
- Member, American Bar Association, 2003 – present
- Member, Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, 2014 – present
- Member, Deschutes County Bar Association, 2003 – present
- Member, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 2003 – present
- Member, J.R. Campbell Inns of Court, 2003 – present
- Member, National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2013 – present
- Member, National Civil Justice Institute, 2011 – present
Attorney Arne Cherkoss
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar, 2003
Education:
- University of Oregon Law School, J.D., 2003
- California State University at Dominguez Hills, Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, 1993
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Partner
- Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, 2007 – current
- Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, 2003 – 2007
- Member, Federal Bar – United States District Court of Oregon, 2003 – current
Attorney Alexander S. Wylie
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar
- Washington State Bar Association
- United States District Court for the District of Oregon
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2001
- Arizona State University, B.S. in Justice Studies, 1996
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Trial Attorney
- Member, Oregon State Bar Legal Ethics Committee, 2014 – 2017
- Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Attorney Scott Mahady
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar
- United States District Court for the District of Oregon
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2006
- Iowa State University, M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 1999
- University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies, 1993
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Trial Attorney
- Member, Lane County Bar Association
Attorney Jeffrey Carter
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar, 2010
- Retired Florida Bar, 2007
Education:
- Miami University, B.A. in Microbiology, 2000
- Case Western School of Law, 2007
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Trial Attorney
- Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Public Justice
- Member, National Civil Justice Institute
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Deschutes County Bar Association
Attorney Graham M. Sweitzer
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon State Bar
- Washington State Bar Association
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education:
- Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, J.D., 2002
- University of Washington, B.A., with Honors, 1997
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Trial Attorney
- Member, Multnomah Bar Association
- Member, Oregon State Bar, Litigation Section
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Tim Williams
This attorney practices in Oregon and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury | Since 2015 |
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