Gordon Welborn began as an associate in our Portland office in 1993. He became a Partner in 1995. Based upon requests of our clients based in Central and Eastern Oregon, Gordon and his family moved to Redmond to open our office in 1998. Since that time, Gordon has earned a strong reputation among the bench and bar in that region and throughout the state of Oregon. He continues to maintain a very active caseload that covers the entire state of Oregon and Washington.
Practice Emphasis
Defense of professional malpractice including medical, legal, dental, real estate and construction litigation. In addition, defense of premises liability claims, employment matters, governmental liability claims, trademark and copyright claims, products liability, motor vehicle and general liability claims. Mr. Welborn also practices in the area of business formation and dissolutions and real estate transactions.
Practice Experience
- Partner, since 1995
- Associate Attorney, August 1993 1995
- Moscato, Byerly & Skopil
Associate, November 1992 – August 1993 - Safeco Insurance Company
August 1987 – November 1992,
Trial Attorney for first and third party insurance defense claims, including, premises liability, products liability, automobile, business and insurance coverage litigation.
Appellate practice including appearances before the Department of Insurance and Finance on premium audit disputes. - Clackamas County Circuit Court
Judicial clerk to Judge Raymond Bagley, July 1985 – August 1987
Education
- Lewis & Clark College
Northwestern School of Law
J.D., 1986 - Portland State University
B.S., 1983 - Southern Oregon State College, 1980
Admitted to Practice
Oregon and Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, 1988
Professional Associations
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Member of Board of Directors
International Association of Defense Counsel
Past President of J.R. Campbell Inns of Court for Deschutes County
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
OMA Training since 1995