Travis S. Prestwich

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Salem, Oregon

Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC
Travis S. Prestwich
Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more

Licensed in Oregon since: 2000

Education: Willamette University College of Law

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024 Selected to Rising Stars: 2010
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Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC

3040 Commercial St SE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97302 Visit website

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Travis S. Prestwich is a formidable personal injury attorney in Salem, Oregon, with a robust track record at Swanson Lathan Prestwich, PC. With an impressive tenure approaching 25 years, Mr. Prestwich adeptly manages a comprehensive range of personal injury claims, including high-stakes cases involving automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents, as well as construction accidents, wrongful deaths, and premises liability. His legal prowess extends to advocating for victims of brain injuries, mesothelioma and other severe injuries, ensuring aggressive representation aimed at securing favorable outcomes.

Mr. Prestwich’s educational credentials are equally strong, with a dual degrees in public policy from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, obtained in 2000. His authorization to practice law across all Oregon state courts and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon complements his extensive experience in both settling complex cases and pursuing vigorous litigation whenever necessary. His strategic approach blends meticulous negotiation with staunch courtroom advocacy, striving relentlessly to achieve optimal results for his clients.

Mr. Prestwich’s professional excellence is recognized through multiple prestigious awards and memberships, such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, signifying his success in obtaining substantial settlements and verdicts. Recognition in Oregon’s Top Verdicts of 2016 and as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2018 further attests to his capacity to handle high-pressure and high-stakes scenarios with unmatched skill.

Mr. Prestwich’s commitment extends beyond the courtroom. He is a proactive member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has held significant positions such as being a member of the Oregon State Bar Board of Governors and chair of its Public Affairs Committee. His leadership permeates his community involvement as well, where he has significantly contributed to youth sports and church leadership, demonstrating a relentless drive to advocate for justice and community betterment. This aggressive yet professional approach makes him a powerhouse in both the legal community and the broader Oregon community.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2000, Oregon

Professional Webpage: https://www.slpinjury.com/oregon-personal-injury-attorneys/a...

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Oregon State Bar, 2000
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers’ Association as a Guardian of Justice, Active Member
  • Oregon Federal District Court
  • Oregon
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, (ABOTA), Member, 2020-present
  • Campaign for Equal Justice, Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, Steering Committee Member and Marion-Polk Steering Committee Chair, 2017 to present
  • Oregon State Bar, Board of Governors, 2012-2015
  • Oregon State Bar, Public Affairs Committee Chair, 2014-15
  • Oregon State Bar, Board of Governors, Co-Chair Centralized Legal Notice System Task Force, 2013
  • Oregon State Bar, Board of Governors, Special Projects Committee Chair, 2013
  • Marion County Bar Association Board, 2007-2011
  • Marion County Bar Association Board, President, 2010
  • OSB New Lawyers' Division CLE Ctte, Salem, Past-chair
  • OSB New Lawyers' Division CLE Ctte, Salem, Member
  • United States District Court, District of Oregon, 2001
  • Oregon State Bar, Member, 2000 to present
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Substantial Confidential Settlement in Nursing Home Sex Abuse Case, 2024
  • $975K Employer Liability Law Claim Settlement, 2023
  • $600K Premises Liability Settlement, 2023
  • Nearly $1.5M Motor Vehicle Settlement, 2022
  • $850K Trucking Accident Settlement, 2022
  • 750K Premises Liability Settlement, 2021
  • High Seven-Figure Settlement; Toxic Tort, 2020
  • MVA -- wrongful death claim; $750K settlement with $500K cap, 2020
  • Motorcycle v. Auto Accident, multi-million dollar confidential settlement, 2019
  • Motorcycle v. Auto Accident, $1.5 million settlement, 2019
  • Medical Negligence Claim. $925,000 settlement, 2019
  • Motorcycle v. Auto Accident. $1.1 million settlement, 2017
  • Mesothelioma case. Multnomah County.  $5 million jury verdict, 2016
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Lawyers' Campaign for Equal Justice, Advisory Committee, Marion-Polk Steering Committee Chair, 2017-present
  • Church volunteer, working with youth groups ages 12-18, 1997-present
  • Salem-Keizer Education Foundation Basketball Coach, 2012-2019
  • South Salem Little League, coach, Division Director, 2003-2007
  • Competitive Basketball Coach, 2015-2017
  • Leslie Middle School Site Council, Member, 2008-2010
  • South Salem Junior Baseball of Oregon, Board member, 2009-2011
Honors/Awards:
  • Oregon Super Lawyers, 2014-present, Super Lawyers
  • Selected as a Best Lawyer and firm as a Best Law Firm, 2024, Best Lawyers
  • Member, Oregon Chapter, 2020-present, American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Annual recognition from 2015 to present, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, NTL
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2018 America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2021-present, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2010
  • Oregon's Top Verdicts, 2016
Educational Background:
  • Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 2000
  • Brigham Young University, B.A. Public Policy, 1996
  • Brigham Young University, M.A., Family & Social Policy, 1996
Industry Groups:
  • American Association For Justice
  • AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Office location for Travis S. Prestwich

3040 Commercial St SE
Suite 200
Salem, OR 97302

Phone: 503-632-8267

Selections

11 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024
  • Rising Stars: 2010

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