Paul Fortino
Prior to his retirement, Paul Fortino was a commercial trial lawyer practicing at the highest level of the profession. Paul is a former Regent of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and was recognized in 2010 by Chambers Global as one of the top 50 trial lawyers in America. Paul was also one of the founding partners of the Portland office of the firm in 1983. While retired, Paul continues to mentor younger lawyers on the art of the trial.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Notre Dame Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, Notes Editor, Notre Dame Lawyer, 1975
- University of Michigan, B.B.A., Finance, 1967
Related Employment
- Executive Assistant to the Judge Advocate General, Washington, D.C., 1978-1980
- United States Navy, Thirteenth Naval District, Seattle, WA, Chief Trial and Defense Counsel, 1975-1978
- Ford Motor Company, Labor Relations Specialist, 1967-1968
Professional Recognition
Listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a "Local Litigation Star" in Commercial Litigation; Product Liability and Intellectual Property
Recognized by Chambers Global 2010 as one of the top 50 trial lawyers in America
Listed in Lawdragon "500 Top Trial Lawyers in America"
Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers," 2005-2010; "America’s Leading Litigation Lawyers," 2011-2013
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 1995-2014: Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Patent
Listed in Oregon Law and Politics, "Oregon Super Lawyers," 2006-2024
Oregon ACLU Foundation "Civil Liberties Award," 2009
Impact
Professional Leadership
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Member
- Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Lawyer Representative, 1997-2000
- Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter, Past President
- International Society of Barristers, Member (By Invitation Only)
- International Association of Defense Counsel, Member (By Invitation Only)
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers (By Invitation Only)
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Board of Regents 2007, Fellow, State Chair 2002-2005 (By Invitation Only)
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, Past President
- Defense Research Institute, Member