- Child AbuseMandatory Reporting of Elder, Domestic and Child Abuse: Reporting Requirements for Healthcare Providers. July 2018 (Large medical group, Washington)
- Criminal Defense* The academy is an elite group of trial attorneys from over 30 countries who represent the best trial advocates on both sides of civil and criminal law. Fellowship is by invitation only, and trial lawyers are invited to become Fellows only after an extremely careful vetting process. The Academy is limited to 500 active trial lawyers under the age of 70. We are extremely proud to have Bob become one of only eleven attorneys in Oregon admitted to the Academy.
- Wrongful DeathWe have decades of experience in defending claims related to wrongful death in Oregon, Washington and federal courts. Our firm has particular expertise when the cases arise in the context of healthcare or nursing facilities. We have specific knowledge of complex medical terminology and concepts. We have successfully defended against wrongful death claims using this knowledge and trial skills.
- Sex CrimesClaims by patients alleging sexual abuse or sexual assault by a medical provider are complex cases that routinely involve the intersection of criminal law, medical negligence, credentialing and licensure issues, and significant professional and personal ramifications for the accused provider. Keating Jones Hughes has the experience to navigate all aspects of these complicated and nuanced cases. Our firm has successfully defended providers accused of sexual misconduct before both juries and licensing boards. When a provider is accused of sexual abuse, there is no substitution for having a team of experienced defense lawyers who are prepared to navigate the unique and multidimensional challenges presented by these claims.
- Assault
- Wrongful TerminationRepresenting hospital, professional clinic and non-profit clients, Keating Jones Hughes lawyers frequently consult on and defend employment claims and administrative matters. We represent employers in claims for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination, as well as in BOLI and EEOC investigations.
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual HarassmentSexual Abuse & Sexual Harassment in the Medical Field: Perspectives from a Malpractice Defense Attorney. March 2018 (Large orthopedic group, Washington).
- Premises LiabilityOur team is retained to defend hospitals and medical facilities in a broad range of premises liability lawsuits. We are retained to defend trip-and-fall, slip-and-fall and falling object lawsuits that result in injury or death. Keating Jones Hughes defends premises liability claims in Oregon and Washington.
- Construction LitigationPrior to joining Keating Jones Hughes, Anna practiced at another Portland area law firm where she defended businesses and individuals in construction defect, professional liability, personal injury, and products liability litigation. In her free time, Anna enjoys exploring Portland’s neighborhoods and the Pacific Northwest with her family and dog.
- Personal InjuryAnna Claypool joins the firm after gaining a wealth of experience representing Oregon businesses and individuals in areas including professional liability defense, personal injury, and product liability for several years. She is eager to use…
- Medical MalpracticeThe attorneys at Keating Jones Hughes are leaders in providing aggressive and successful defense of health care professionals, medical groups and care facilities, particularly hospitals, throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Our lawyers have defended through trial every type of medical care/issue imaginable during the last 40 years or more, including myriad high-stakes cases involving birth injuries, paralysis, significant brain damage, limb loss, among many other areas. We pride ourselves in understanding the complicated medical issues better than our opponents, working with our clients to make the best possible appearance at deposition and trial, and retaining excellent expert consultants who have sterling credentials and effective communication skills. We also utilize state-of-art technology for courtroom presentations, including sophisticated computer-generated and other demonstrative exhibits, to educate and persuade jurors. We also understand and have unique expertise in all legal issues surrounding medical malpractice actions, from complicated evidentiary issues, peer review and credentialing statutory protections, statutes of limitations/repose, and jury instructions. In fact, we have litigated at trial and on appeal every significant legal issue decided by Oregon courts, almost always with a successful outcome.
- Debt CollectionIn addition to his work on medical cases, Peter frequently represents other attorneys in legal malpractice cases. He has represented Oregon lawyers in state and federal court, defending a variety of claims arising under everything from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to negligence claims arising out of complex securities cases. Working with other lawyers is rewarding, and Peter enjoys working with his peers to defend their efforts in representing their clients.