Ryan Kelly
1 month ago
★★★★★
Fantastic people to work with couldn’t ask for anything more thank you again!!!
Personal Injury Attorney in McMinnville, Oregon: Free Consultation, No Fee Unless We Recover
From 1991 to 1996 Gary Norris ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in Portland. For the thirty years since he has been on the other side of that table, representing injured people across Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley.
44 Years
Oregon trial attorney since 1982, licensed in Washington since 2003, in McMinnville since 1996.
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Highly Rated
4.8 from 55 Google reviews, more than any other law firm in McMinnville.
Super Lawyers Approved
Selected to Super Lawyers, personal injury, McMinnville, Oregon, every year since 2020.
Why Injured People
In Yamhill County
Call Our Office
We are a civil trial firm. We aggressively represent those seriously injured in accidents, and we fight for insureds who have been unfairly treated by their insurance company. Our goal is always to resolve our client’s case as favorably and as quickly as possible.
Prepared for trial, open to settlement
We take each case through a jury trial, or resolve it through settlement before suit is ever filed. No charge for the first consultation, and no fee unless we recover.
Forty-four years in Oregon courts
A licensed trial attorney in Oregon since 1982 and Washington since 2003, Mr. Norris has litigated hundreds of civil and personal injury cases to conclusion.
Personal Injury Claims We Handle in McMinnville
Most of our work begins with a phone call from someone who has just been hurt and does not yet know whether they have a claim. There is no charge for that conversation.
Car Accidents
Crash claims against the at-fault driver, from the police report to the demand.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist
Claims on your own policy when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough.
Wrongful Death
Claims by the estate and family when a death was caused by someone else's fault.
Motorcycle Accidents
Injury claims for riders struck by drivers who failed to yield or see them.
Pedestrian Accidents
Claims for people struck while walking, in or out of a crosswalk.
Slip and Fall
Falls caused by a hazard the property owner should have removed, and the evidence that disappears fast.
Navigating your case
with confidence
Hiring an attorney now helps ensure that your legal rights are protected. You will probably be contacted by the other driver’s insurance adjuster, who may offer you money now to settle your claim for good.
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Call for a free consultation
There is no charge for the first conversation. We listen, and we tell you whether you have a claim.
02
We take over the insurance company
Once you hire us, our firm immediately contacts the insurance company in writing and prevents any further contact with you.
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We protect your records and your rights
We revoke any medical authorizations you may have signed. This protects your privacy, so that your claim can be settled fairly when you are ready.
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Settlement or trial, when the time is right
Our office can evaluate a fair settlement and protect your rights to recover when the time is right.
Trial Attorney and Law Firm Services
Beyond injury claims, we are a civil trial firm and the law firm people in Yamhill County call first. Each has its own pages.
Trial Attorney
A civil trial firm since 1982, in Oregon circuit courts, Washington and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. Trial lawyer, civil lawsuits, civil litigation and arbitration each have their own page.
Law Firm
One attorney, one office, since 1996. Legal consultation and personal injury law are the two things we do as a law firm, each explained on its own page.
Twenty-One Recoveries Totalling $11,821,500
These are simply examples of past recoveries we have obtained. Every client’s case is different. These results do not indicate what we may be able to recover on other cases.
$2,500,000
Husband and wife on motorcycle, T-boned at intersection.
$1,375,000
High speed head-on crash. Client completely disabled from work in his 40’s.
$1,250,000
Client run over in a crosswalk
$895,000
High-speed crash on I-84 due to smoke on road from an illegal burn.
What Our McMinnville Clients Say
What our clients across McMinnville and Yamhill County say about working with us, in their own words.
Michael Wadlow
2 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his staff were able to help me when I didn't think I was going to be able to get any help. They fought for everything for me over a very long period of time and helped me stay above water. I would highly recommend his services if you're in need of a great lawyer.
Maria Leichner
3 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his team are very professional. They have helped us with everything, answering all of our questions and supporting us throughout every aspect of our accident case. We sincerely recommend their services.
Michele Mosier
4 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his assistant Stephanie were absolutely amazing! They were professional, communicated with me frequently keeping me updated and answering any questions that I had. They definitely showed me that they cared and treated me with the utmost respect! Because of Gary I received a very fair settlement for my injuries and he handled literally everything! I would 100 percent recommend The Law Office of Gary G. Norris to my friends and family! Thank you Gary and Stephanie!
Mariam Rija
5 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and Stephanie worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to provide me a fair settlement when insurance fought them at every turn. They worked diligently and patiently and never gave up. I am so grateful I had them in my corner the past 3 years. I highly recommend the law office of Gary Norris!!!
Jeffrey McLaughlin
7 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent service and settlement. My wife and I were struck by a car while motorcycling. We had severe injuries. Gary and Stephanie handled the case allowing us to focus on rehabilitation. We're pleased with their expertise and guidance.
chintan trivedi
10 months ago
★★★★★
Professional, responsive, and highly knowledgeable. Law Office of Gary G. Norris made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their services!
Craig Bainter
10 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and Stephanie were wonderful to work with. There were very helpful and informative throughout.
Jerry Murray
11 months ago
★★★★★
If you need to deal with an insurance company then you need an attorney. Gary is straightforward and fights to get you fair resolution. I reccomend Gary and should I ever need to make an injury claim again, wouldn't hesitate to use him.
Quick answers to your
legal questions
Straight answers to the questions injured people in Yamhill County ask us first. If yours is not here, ask us. The first conversation is free.
Expert Answers to Your Legal Questions
How do I pay for an attorney?
We don’t charge for the initial consultation. If you hire us we would take a percentage of any recovery. If there is no recovery you pay no attorney’s fee.
I was just in an auto accident that wasn’t my fault and I was injured. Do I need an attorney now?
Hiring us now ensures that your legal rights about your injury claim are protected. You will probably be contacted by an insurance company claims adjuster for the at-fault driver. They may offer you a very small sum of money now to settle your injury claim. They will also insist that you sign a paper that will allow them to get all your personal medical and employment records.
Don’t do either of these things! What the adjuster won’t tell you is that if you say yes to their small offer, you just permanently signed away all your legal rights and you are prevented from any further recovery, even if you find out later that you are hurt much worse than you first thought (which is very common). Signing the paper to allow them to get your records lets them dig into every little thing that happened in your life going back to the day you were born, which is none of their business.
When you hire us, we immediately contact the insurance company in writing. After that they can’t talk to you anymore. They have to go through us. We also immediately cancel any authorizations you may have signed. This protects your privacy, so that your claim can be settled fairly when YOU are ready, not on their terms.
Will I have to go to court?
Most injury cases are resolved without ever going to court. In fact, a great many are settled before a lawsuit even has to be filed. Some insurance companies are more stubborn and unfair than others. We’re happy to file a lawsuit and pursue it vigorously, if that’s what it takes to get the insurance company’s attention.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim from a car accident?
Great question! Another reason it is so important to have an attorney working for you to protect your rights. Generally, if the accident happened in Oregon, you have no more than 2 years from the date of the accident to either settle your claim or file a lawsuit in court. If you don’t, all your rights will be lost forever. An experienced law firm like ours has the expertise to evaluate the facts and determine what time period applies to your claim, and then either settle your case or file suit within that time. These time periods are called “statutes of limitation”. If you let the statute of limitations expire, you lose your case simply because you let the clock run out. Don’t do that. Hire us and we will take care of it.
Hurt in Yamhill County? Talk to Gary Directly.
No charge for the first consultation and no fee unless we recover for you.