Jason V. Cohen

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Jason V. Cohen is a civil litigation attorney who defends medical professionals, hospitals, and clinics in medical malpractice and wrongful death actions across Oregon and Washington. Jason also assists medical professionals with other legal matters, such as licensing board investigations and non-party testimonial subpoenas in civil and criminal cases. Jason has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a peer reviewed designation that goes to no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state.

Education

Lewis & Clark Law School
J.D., 2018, cum laude
Officer, Student Bar Association

Willamette University
B.A., Politics
Justice, Student Body Government
Co-Founder, Pre-Law Society

Experience

Hart Wagner LLP
Associate, 2022 – present

Huegli Fraser
Associate, 2019 – 2022

Smith Freed Eberhard
Associate, 2018 – 2019

Kafoury & McDougal
Law Clerk, 2018

Honorable Ann Aiken, US District Court, District of Oregon
Law Extern, 2017

Immigration Counseling Service
Law Clerk, 2016

Oregon Governor’s Office
Intern, 2014

Admitted To Practice

Oregon State Court
Washington State Court
U.S. District Court: District of Oregon

Awards and Recognition

Oregon Super Lawyers

Rising Star:  2024
Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense

Professional Activities and Associations

Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar

Outside of the office

Jason spends his time outside of the office trying in vain to lower his golf handicap, playing tennis, and biking. Jason also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and doing work on his 19th century house.

Community Activities

Eliot Neighborhood Association Land Use and Transportation Committee
Officer, 2021 – present

Multnomah County Democrats
Precinct Committee Person, 2020 – 2022

City of Salem,  Human Rights Commission
Commissioner, 2014 – 2015