Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Oregon since: 1992
Education: University of Oregon School of Law
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Wise Law Group, PC
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Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Visit website
As the founding partner of Wise Law Group, PC, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Michael T. Wise offers legal representation to clients in personal injury, medical malpractice and business litigation matters. With a practice focused on complex legal disputes and advocacy, he provides clients with experienced representation while working to protect their interests throughout the legal process.
Mr. Wise’s practice reflects a broad understanding of litigation and the legal challenges individuals and businesses may encounter. Through his work, he assists clients in pursuing their legal rights and navigating disputes that can have significant personal or professional consequences.
Mr. Wise earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon. He continued his education at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. He is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington. His admissions also include the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Oregon Supreme Court.
Recognized for his professional standing, Mr. Wise has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. This distinction reflects peer evaluations of his professional ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Wise is actively involved in the legal community. He has served on the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors and previously served as its president. He is also a state delegate for the American Association for Justice. His professional memberships include the Washington State Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Multnomah Bar Association and the Clackamas County Bar Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Business LitigationFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Non-Compete Agreements, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trade Secret, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Business Litigation
First Admitted: 1992, Oregon
Professional Webpage: https://www.wiseattorneys.com/meet-our-team/michael-t-wise/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
- Clackamas Bar Association
- Executive Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Oregon Supreme Court
- State Bar of Montana
- State Bar of Washington
- U.S. District Court – Washington
- CCB – Clark County Bar
- WSAJ – Washington Association for Justice
- WSBA – Washington State Bar Association (License No. 22667)
- U.S. District Court – Oregon
- MBA – Multnomah Bar Association
- ABA – American Bar Association
- AAJ – American Association for Justice - State Delegate
- OTLA – Oregon Trial Lawyers Association – Past President
- OSB – Oregon State Bar (License No. 925069)
- Public Justice Association
- American Association of Justice, Board Member, State Delegate, PAC member
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Board member and Executive Committee member
Representative Clients
- Individuals injured by others, either by personal injury or business torts. Many small business owners, and many builders and developers in particular.
Transactions
- Closely held business disputes. Breach of contract cases. Corporate formation and representation. Mergers and acquisitions.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Bull Believers Investment Club
- Bay Club
- Oregon Golf Club
- JOIN board member. Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Casa. March of Dimes. St. Andrews Legal Clinic
Educational Background
- University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science, Political Science & Business
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presenter, Jury Selection (2008)
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors (and Past President)
- Presenter, Trial Lawyer College (2013)
- Presenter, Ins and Outs of a UIM Case (2016)
- Writer, Auto Litigation Deskbook on Voir Dire (2014, 2020)
- Presenter, The Life of a Civil/Criminal Lawsuit (2014)
- Presenter, Fulfilling Client Expectations (2011)
- Presenter, Understanding the Jury (2009)
- I have written articles on jury selection for OTLA and lectured on the topic many times (OTLA, WSTLA, Oregon Trial Advocacy College, AAJ, etc.)
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Barton's Litigation Boot Camp. Oregon Trial Advocacy College. Multnomah Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee
Honors
- Oregon Super Lawyer
- Barton's Litigation Boot Camp Graduate
- The American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Attorneys
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
Industry Groups
- American Association Of Justice - Governor And State Delegate
- Multnomah Bar Association Member
- Oregon Trial Lawyer Association - Governor And Officer
- Washington Trial Lawyer Association Member
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2026