Welcome to Swanson, Thomas & Coon! We are a Portland, Oregon law firm that represents injured and disabled people in litigation. We use our legal work and community activism to improve the lives of working and injured people by advocating for safe communities and work practices, fair benefits and full compensation. Click for info and brochure.

Pedestrian Safety News Pedestrian advocates call for caution, safety improvements in the wake of a recent string of accidents. Family Sues over Log Truck Wreck Swanson, Thomas & Coon is helping the parents of deceased Warren resident Jeff Little to file a lawsuit calling for changes to protect against the dangers of long loads on semi trucks that swing into adjacent traffic lanes. The Portland Twilight Criterium Swanson, Thomas & Coon was proud to be a major sponsor of the 2009 Portland Twilight Criterium this year The Oregon Bike Law Blog Swanson, Thomas & Coon is happy to announce the creation of the Oregon Bike Law Blog. You can find the blog here and follow us on Twitter. Portland Widow Beats Big Tobacco NATIONAL NEWS - 03/31/09 The Wall Street Journal Washington Post Bloomberg.com The Oregonian NWCN.com Click here for archived articles

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