Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Tim attended law school at Lewis & Clark in Portland, where he had the honor of helping edit the Law Review. He graduated in 1982 and worked in criminal defense at a downtown firm. He then spent several years representing large insurance companies. After some time, however, he found his heart was more in helping injured people.
• DUI/DWI
  Serious or Fatal Car Accidents – If you or a loved one has been injured in a serious car accident, our firm can help you recover the compensation you deserve. We represent victims of drunk driving accidents, hit and runs and uninsured motorist accidents.
• Wrongful Death
  Although the past cannot be altered, when you work with a Portland wrongful death attorney at the Law Offices of Timothy Grabe, you will receive outstanding representation from an understanding attorney. We have over 35 years of experience representing surviving loved ones in wrongful death actions and are well-equipped to advocate your claim.
• Traffic Violations
• Assault
• Homicide
  Wrongful death settlement on behalf of homicide-victim’s family. When a neighborhood dispute over fast cars led to an argument and a death by gunfire, the victim’s family retained Tim Grabe to handle their claim against the shooter. After a year of litigation, Tim was able to force the shooter’s homeowner’s insurer to pay its policy limits to settle the claim. This case helped a widow with her need to pay bills for the rest of her life.
• Hit and Run
  Wrongful death settlement for a pedestrian’s family after the pedestrian was killed by hit and run driver following an Oregon State University football game. Tim was able to settle the victim’s family’s claim against the bad driver when it appeared that the driver was looking at his cell phone rather than focusing on the roadway. This case was a sad reminder of the tragic results that can occur when drivers are distracted by their electronic devices. The victim’s family has established a college fund that will benefit farmers and the environment.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Were you injured on another person’s property? Did the owner or landlord allow an unsafe condition to exist, resulting in an accident that left you injured? If so, you may be eligible to receive compensation from the negligent owner. As you pursue just compensation from the accident, you will need a Portland premises liability attorney to help ensure that the maximum amount of damages are received.
• Property Damage
  Since Oregon has adopted a strict liability rule in regard to this area of the law, the system often favors the victim. The plaintiff would only need to show that the defendant—which is usually the seller or lessor—had distributed an unreasonably dangerous product, and that they had suffered a noticeable degree of physical harm or property damage as a result.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  When you are pursuing damages through a personal injury claim, it is important to hire an attorney who has extensive experience dealing with insurance. Experienced Portland injury attorney Tim Grabe understands the tactics used by insurance companies, and he will work hard to retain fair and just compensation for his clients. Before settling an injury claim with your insurance company, ensure that you are receiving the amount that you deserve by contacting our law firm.
• Medical Malpractice
  What factors are involved in your decision as to whether to take on a case? We take a limited number of cases. We may spend 50 to 80 hours on a case, but some take up to 500 hours of work or more. For that reason, we look for a good fit. Some factors we consider are whether a client has supportive doctors, whether his or her claim has red flags, and whether he or she is a reputable person. When we take a client on, we view it as forming a relationship, and we want to make sure it’s mutually beneficial. The cases we don’t take, as a rule, include medical malpractice cases, regular workmen’s comp cases, and the cases of people who have several prior injury claims or troublesome criminal histories. That being said, we can’t know until we’ve spoken with you about your particular situation, so feel free to call for a complimentary consultation. If we don’t take your case we’ll be glad to refer you on to a qualified lawyer.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites