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Vicki

Vicki L. Smith
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Portland
D 503.778.2138
smithv@lanepowell.com

Vicki Smith has an eclectic trial practice grounded in the belief that significant jury trial experience is imperative to achieve the best results for clients in litigation matters, whether the matters are settled or tried.  

She has extensive experience representing clients in jury trials in a variety of substantive areas, including:

  • Products liability,
  • Contracts,
  • Torts,
  • Property,
  • Maritime claims,
  • Intellectual property,
  • Business torts,
  • Insurance,
  • Fraud,
  • Consumer claims, and
  • Employer liability.

Vicki has tried jury cases both as defense counsel and as plaintiff’s counsel. She has experience representing clients in a range of industries, including:

  • Manufacturing,
  • Retail,
  • Transportation,
  • Insurance,
  • Health care, and
  • Hospitality.

Vicki primarily represents business clients, but also regularly handles pro bono matters for indigent individuals, including litigating before the Social Security Administration and a jury trial on behalf of an indigent individual.

Community Involvement

Legal Aid Board Member (1994-2003)

Campaign for Equal Justice Advisory Committee (1990-Present)

Campaign for Equal Justice Board Member (2004-Present)

US District Court Historical Society, Executive Committee (2004-Present)

Lane Powell PC, Executive Committee, Board Member, (2003-2005)

 

Thought Leadership

  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • October 29, 2014News
    Thirteen Lane Powell Attorneys Named to Oregon State Bar’s 2013 Pro Bono Honor Roll
    Awards & Honors
  • Awards_2023 Best Lawyers America

Practices & Industries

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction

Education

  • American University, J.D., 1985
    • American University Law Review (1983-1985)
  • University of Oregon, B.A., 1980
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

  • Oregon
  • Washington

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation (2012-2023)

"Oregon Super Lawyer," Thomson Reuters, General Litigation (2006-2009)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

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