Medical Malpractice Defense
Medical Malpractice Litigation
Hodgkinson Street Mepham attorneys are experts in the specialized field of medical malpractice litigation. We handle cases in Federal and State Courts throughout Oregon and Washington. Our attorneys are dedicated to the defense of healthcare professionals and that experience gives us the advantage in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
The Most Comprehensive Knowledge of Medical Malpractice Cases
HSM’s trial attorneys are well versed in a wide variety of medical cases from birth injury to surgical complications to catastrophic neurological injury. Our team works with accomplished experts in virtually every medical specialty. We put our knowledge to work to develop winning strategies to persuade juries.
The Hodgkinson Street Mepham team has successfully taken hundreds of cases to trial and arbitration. Many of our cases have been appealed and have led to important changes in medical negligence law favoring healthcare providers, including the landmark Oregon Supreme Court decision in Joshi v Providence, et al (2006).
Our attorneys have also served on several medical boards and committees and have advocated for our clients in the legislature.
Successful Medical Malpractice Defense
“I have overwhelming respect for my defense team. They bring to the table the same diligence, clarity of thought, and professional expertise in an environment of genuine compassion that I strive for when caring for my patients.”
- former HSM physician client
A Robust Approach to Malpractice Defense
For many years Hodgkinson Street Mepham attorneys have honed their skills of persuasion. We conduct focus groups to give us insight into jury selection and jury deliberations. We work with leading trial consultants and present our cases in court using state-of-the-art visual aids and technologies. Our attorneys network and collaborate with innovative thought leaders throughout the United States to develop winning defense strategies.
Jeffrey R Street Recognized as Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year 2016
Our results are reflected in the numerous awards earned by our trial attorneys. HSM’s co-managing attorney, Jeff Street, specializes exclusively on medical malpractice defense. In 2016, Jeff was selected Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year for Portland, Oregon
In 2018. Jeff was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, perhaps the highest honor for any trial attorney.
Industry Recognition
Featured Attorneys
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Jeffrey R Street
OF COUNSEL
Jeff Street specializes in the defense of physicians and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation.
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Tracy Hooper
CO MANAGING PARTNER
Tracy Hooper specializes in the defense of healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation.
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Sheri Browning
PARTNER
Sheri Browning is a 25-year trial attorney who specializes in medical negligence and professional liability defense.
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Abby MIller
CO MANAGING PARTNER
Abby Miller specializes in the defense of physicians and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation.
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David Mepham
PARTNER
Dave Mepham practices insurance defense litigation in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, and truck accidents.
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Ramon B Henderson
PARTNER
Ramon Henderson focuses his practice on the defense of healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation
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Bailee K Bruun
ASSOCIATE TRIAL ATTORNEY
Bailee Bruun focuses her practice on the defense of healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation.
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