About Mandekor Law Firm
Portland, Oregon Catastrophic Injury Law Firm
Located in the beautiful historic St. Clair House in SW Portland, Mandekor Law Firm is led by Gretchen Mandekor, renowned for her outstanding successes across state and federal courts. The firm has been recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in 2025 and 2026.
The team brings decades of experience to the newly established firm. Gretchen, playfully known as G-Force by her colleagues, has been practicing law for nearly 25 years, including almost two decades on the defense side, where she gained insight into insurance company operations. Now, she fiercely advocates for plaintiffs, exposing insurer wrongdoings.
Paralegal Angel Krois, known in the office as MP or Moneypenny, has almost 20 years of experience and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. She’s motivated by a genuine desire to serve others, ensuring every client is cared for, not just treated as another case file.
Paralegal and Client Care Coordinator, Judith Filsinger, has extensive medical and legal expertise on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Early in her career, she managed a medical office before joining a jury research and trial consulting firm, where she advocated for California residents affected by a toxic dump site, a la Erin Brockovich. She’s a calm support for all our clients and everything we do, always knowing what’s needed to set us up for success.
Additionally, frequent jury trial co-counsel Tim Grabe has represented plaintiffs since 1983. Appointed by the Oregon Supreme Court, Tim also serves as Pro Tem Judge in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, where he rules on summary judgment motions, issuing final, binding decisions.
The team at Mandekor Law Firm loves their vibrant neighborhood, including the nearby International Rose Test Garden, which is just a few blocks from the office. As proud dog people, the team frequently walks together with their pups.
About Gretchen, Angel, and Judith
Gretchen and Angel first crossed paths when Gretchen was a rising star attorney in downtown Portland and Angel was a bright-eyed paralegal fresh out of school. Their genuine connection and complementary skills quickly turned into an unstoppable partnership.
Over the years, they’ve developed an almost telepathic understanding of each other, an invaluable asset during trial. A mere glance from Gretchen became enough for Angel to know exactly what to do, executing tasks with the deft precision of a paralegal ninja. This mutual understanding gave them a significant edge over other teams, which continues to this day.
As their bond deepened, their circle eventually expanded to include Judith. She met Angel years later during a job interview, where they both showed up wearing the same blouse in different colors. Instantly, they clicked. The interview was a success, and soon Judith, Angel, and Gretchen became a dynamic trio. Though their careers briefly took them in different directions, they always promised to reunite someday. And when Gretchen opened Mandekor Law Firm, that day finally arrived.
Now, the three are on a mission to relieve clients of the stress of dealing with insurance companies, allowing them to focus instead on healing and rebuilding their lives. Whether it’s helping a client transition from poverty to homeownership or enabling a sweet senior couple in Astoria to remodel their home, they take immense pride in making a community-wide impact.
Outside the office, Gretchen, Angel, and Judith are also lifelong friends. You’ll often find them listening to music together, enjoying food, laughing ‘til it hurts, and attending Thorns games.
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