- GuardianshipTim Blair works with the Wise & Townsend firm as Of Counsel in order to seamlessly facilitate estate, guardianship and other filings needed in significant personal injury or wrongful death cases.
- Wrongful DeathWise & Townsend represents victims and their loved ones in wrongful death cases. We pride ourselves on being lawyers that put victims and their loved ones FIRST.
- Sex CrimesIf you were injured as a result of a company’s or individual’s careless, reckless, or wrongful behavior, you have the right to take legal action. Anyone’s life can change in an instant. Wise & Townsend has handled all types of catastrophic personal injury cases, including car crashes, motorcycle crashes, semi-truck crashes, medical negligence, nursing home negligence, sexual assault and abuse, and construction accidents.
- MisdemeanorsAfter graduating from the University of Oregon Law School in 1992, Michael began his career in the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, trying over forty misdemeanor and felony cases. Before opening his own law firm in 1996, Michael worked alongside his great friend and mentor, Mike Kennedy, at Kennedy Bowles PC litigating catastrophic injury cases as well as business disputes.
- Assault
- Business FormationWise & Townsend, P.C. is a preeminent Oregon litigation law firm practicing in personal injury, wrongful death, professional negligence, construction law, business formation and insurance coverage disputes.
- Business DisputesMichael’s legal experience includes almost thirty years of litigating and trying lawsuits arising from catastrophic injuries and deaths due to the neglect of others. For most of his legal career, he has concentrated his practice on a diverse array of cases from catastrophic injuries to the litigation of serious business disputes. In addition to providing the highest-quality legal services, Michael believes it is his firm’s responsibility not just to serve as a legal advocate, but also provide a full spectrum of support as his clients navigate both personal tragedies and business losses. Clients can be assured that Wise & Townsend does not back down in the face of adversity.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationThe complexity of the construction industry often leads to legal conflict between owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and other entities involved in the project. With money, materials, resources, labor and scheduling at stake, you need a highly skilled and experienced legal team to defend your interests.
- Personal InjuryWise & Townsend has earned a reputation as a law firm willing to focus on complex and difficult cases–and take them to trial, if necessary. We are highly experienced in all aspects of personal injury law, allowing us to accept all types of serious cases. No matter your unique situation, our team is ready to fight for you and your recovery.
- Medical MalpracticeIn times of need, we put our trust in the hands of our medical community to take care of ourselves and those we love the most. Nobody’s perfect, including doctors, but the practice of medicine has serious potential consequences and medical errors can have serious consequences resulting in death or serious permanent injury.
- Estate Planning