Case Results

Mandekor Law Firm’s Verdicts and Settlements

At Mandekor Law Firm, we believe that those harmed due to someone else's wrongdoing or negligence deserve a straightforward path to justice. However, insurance companies can complicate this process, using their power to create barriers to fair compensation. 

Our mission is to achieve justice for our clients, whether through a fair settlement or by taking the case to trial. 

With a unique perspective gained from years on the defense side, we understand the strategies insurance companies use to deny claims. This insight empowers us to craft compelling cases that highlight the facts in our clients' favor, while effectively addressing any potential hurdles.

Unlike many law firms, we possess significant civil jury trial experience, a critical factor in obtaining the best outcomes for our clients.

Many lawyers call themselves "trial lawyers" but have limited civil jury trial experience. These lawyers might advise you to settle for less than you should because they have minimal, if any, trial experience.

Be sure to ask any civil trial attorney you are considering engaging how many civil cases they have tried to a jury verdict as lead counsel. If the number is fewer than 10 or if their most recent trial was years ago, the insurance company may make lowball offers that the inexperienced attorney may advise you to accept because they lack the skill, experience and confidence required to reject the offer and go to trial.

Don’t be fooled. Gretchen believes that this is a serious disservice to clients, that the handful of truly experienced trial attorneys are who you should trust to get you the best result in any important case, and that insurance companies rarely offer top dollar to inexperienced attorneys.

Due to Gretchen's extensive trial experience and track record, other attorneys regularly ask her to associate as counsel in cases to drive up settlement offers or take cases to trial.

Whether the odds seem stacked against you or the insurance company has already denied your claim, we have the expertise to turn the tide in your favor. We’re dedicated to achieving just outcomes for every client we represent.

Below you’ll find more information about some of our team’s most notable verdicts and settlements.

$11.4 Million Bicycle Collision

Mandekor Law Firm’s Gretchen Mandekor achieved one of the largest premises liability personal injury verdicts in Oregon's history, securing an $11.4 Million jury verdict in a contested liability (i.e. fault denied) case for a bicyclist who was paralyzed from the waist down after crashing into a wooden signpost on Mt. Hood Skibowl’s Cannonball bike trail.

Gretchen Mandekor has single-handedly or as lead trial attorney won numerous jury verdicts and recoveries of settlements in hard-fought cases against tough opponents, including: 

Confidential multi-million dollar recovery in medical malpractice case. 

Confidential multi-million dollar recovery in slip and fall case. 

$2.65 Million recovery for foot injury in a car crash.

$1.75 Million recovery for arm injury in contested liability premises case.

$1.25 Million recovery for orthopedic injuries due to car crash caused by intoxicated driver.

$1.15 Million recovery for mild concussion and soft tissue injuries sustained in a car crash.

$1.1 Million recovery for spinal cord injury caused by hit and run drunk driver.

Oregon Personal
Injury Lawyer
Practice Areas:

Motor Vehicle Collisions
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Motorcycle Collisions
Motorcycle Collisions
Bicycle Collisions
Bicycle Collisions
Outdoor Recreation Accidents
Outdoor Recreation Accidents
Premise Liability
Premise Liability
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • "Gretchen Mandekor, a renowned attorney at Mandekor Law Firm, displayed exemplary leadership in achieving our $11.4 Million trial victory against Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. Her involvement was vital to our triumph. Observing Gretchen's trial performance was akin to witnessing a masterclass."

    Mackenzie Totten

  • "I set out to write this professional review, but I have to stop myself from writing a love letter. [Gretchen] helped me after my back-to-back car accidents, ensuring the outcomes that protected me. She brought efficiency and quality to every interaction. I can tell that she loves her work from her genuine care about others. In meetings for the cases, we talked about so much more than just business. She went above and beyond."

    Viktoriya Voloshina

  • "Gretchen Mandekor is without a doubt the best personal injury attorney in Oregon. Her experience in the field is very extensive, particularly with circumstances of mediation and in-court trial cases. It was easy for me to quickly put 100% trust in her and to know without a doubt that my legal matters were in incredible hands. Mandekor Law Firm is the best of the best."

    Todd Czarnecki

  • "Professional. Integrity with expertise. Honest, kind and above all Gretchen Mandekor has a heart of gold. Thank you for what you did for me. 100% best lawyer in town!"

    Clay Gavidia

  • "I'm so glad the universe brought Gretchen into my life! Immediately after meeting her, I knew that she would represent me with care and compassion while working hard to get me the best possible outcome. I always felt heard and she ensured that I could get my questions answered. I highly recommend Gretchen Mandekor as counsel should you ever find yourself in need of an outstanding and tenacious personal injury attorney who treats you as a whole person."

    Anna Mangiantini

  • "After my car accident in 2021, I was unsure how to proceed. [Gretchen] has been there for me to help navigate the courts and insurance companies. Her knowledge and connections in the legal world of the Pacific Northwest is beyond compare. During all my doctors, surgeries and physical therapy appointments I never had to worry. Gretchen and her team handled all the paperwork to make that process stress free. All I had to do was work on my recovery."

    April Martin

  • "Gretchen Mandekor is a brilliant, powerful and compassionate attorney who achieves justice and accountability for her clients. If you have an opportunity to work with Gretchen or to learn from her, take it!"

    Hermine Hayes-Klein

  • "Gretchen Mandekor was very knowledgeable about the law, plus her years of trial experience. She gave me so much confidence to see my case through to the end."

    Sue Wirick

  • "I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Gretchen Mandekor as both co-counsel and opposing counsel. She provides her clients with first-rate representation and advocacy and has the rare ability to deliver a powerful argument to a jury while making it appear effortless. I have also asked her to serve as both arbitrator and mediator on cases of mine and have found her to be highly effective in both roles."

    Eric Meyer

  • "I can't properly express how much I appreciate Gretchen Mandekor and her incredibly friendly paralegal, Angel Krois. They were not only effective, but made me feel cared for and calm throughout the process. I highly recommend Mandekor Law Firm!"

    Cee Gee

  • "Gretchen's one of the best attorneys in Oregon. I've worked with and against her for twenty years. She's friendly, smart, and gets great results for her clients. It also helps that she has years of experience on both sides of cases, extensive trial experience, and decades as a mediator. This has helped her to understand all sides of a case, which also helps her clients."

    Bryan Dawson

  • "Mandekor Law was fantastic to work with. For two years, they have been by my side, explaining the various steps that finally led to a settlement beyond my expectations/dreams. Thank you."

    Sharon Denman

  • "I highly recommend Gretchen Mandekor to anyone who needs legal help. Gretchen is not only highly skilled as an attorney, she is compassionate, listens well, asks great questions, and offers great advice. Her positivity and honesty is so welcome when dealing with something both daunting and upsetting. She delivered the results I hoped for and I am so grateful."

    Colleen O'Brien

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