Injured in an Accident in the Portland Metro?
The Reason Clients Trust Us
$21.7M Recovered

One of the largest settlements in Arkansas for a class action case.

$16M Trucking Fatality Settlement
Proven experience in catastrophic injury cases.

Thousands of Clients Represented
Trusted by injured Arkansans for decades.
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(503) 648-4777
Free Initial Consultation | No Attorney Fees Unless You Recover | Se Habla Español
An Accident Can Impact Every Part of Your Life

Former Prosecutors
on your side
Have a Team Working For You
There are a lot of personal injury lawyers you can hire. But we offer an exceptional service that many other attorneys can't: A TEAM.
Joseph Beck
Managing Attorney
Criminal Defense Team

24/7 Free Consultation
Insurance companies often try to settle claims quickly and for as little as possible. We work to protect the full value of your case.

No Case is Settled Until It Is Settled Right
165 SE 26th Avenue
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
We fight for the compensation you deserve.
Free consultations, no fees unless we win.
Highly Rated Personal Injury Attorneys | Serving Hillsboro & Portland Metro
Get an Experienced Personal Injury Team on Your Side Now.
- Medical bills for emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment
- Future medical costs if your recovery will require long-term care
- Lost wages if your injury kept you from working temporarily or permanently
- Property damage, such as repairs or replacement of a vehicle involved in a crash
- Physical pain and suffering that interferes with daily living and quality of life
- Emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, or psychological trauma
- A terrible hardship on family members left to care for the injured person
Serious accidents and injuries don't just cause temporary physical pain they can cause a lifetime of suffering, mental anguish, lost income, and expenses.
This is not something to face alone
Our team approach ensures your case gets the thorough review and skilled handling it deserves.

Personal injury claims can quickly become complicated. We help clients understand their options, gather evidence, and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.
Experienced Guidance After an Accident

You’ll work directly with a legal team that keeps you informed, answers your questions, and treats your case with personal attention.
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Adam Thayne
Attorney
Casey Gibbens
Managing Attorney
Personal Injury Team

Amy Velázquez
Managing Attorney
Family Law Team

We Know the Local Area
We know the courts, the judges, and the insurance adjusters who handle these cases in Washington County and the greater Portland area. That local experience helps us prepare claims that work.
Step 2:

Kristen Moody
A track record built on results.
Our clients trust us because we deliver. See a few examples of how we've helped people move forward from difficult situations.
Speak to a Hillsboro Personal Injury Lawyer Today
No attorney fees unless you reach a settlement. Before you speak to an insurance company, speak with a trusted, qualified, and experienced injury attorney at Harris Velázquez Gibbens.
Completely confidential • No obligation • No pressure
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32 years
of Experience

Cases Handled
+1800
Why Injury Victims Across the Portland Metro Choose Harris Velázquez Gibbens.
JP Mojica

Fernando B.

Our Personal Injury Defense Process
Step 1:
We Focus on Personal Injury Law
Each lawyer at our firm focuses on a specific practice area. That focus allows us to build stronger cases, avoid common legal pitfalls, and push for better outcomes for our clients.
Step 3:
Weekly Team Case Reviews
Every week our team of personal injury attorneys, lawyers and paralegals meets to review new cases. You are guaranteed that your case will be presented and reviewed by our team multiple times.
Step 4:
Skilled Trial Attorneys and Negotiators
We prepare every case as if it could go to a jury trial. That approach gives you leverage during negotiations and sends a clear message to the other side: we're ready to fight for you.


Semi-Truck Collision: A collision between two semi-trucks caused catastrophic injuries. After nearly three years of litigation, we secured a confidential seven-figure settlement.
Confidential 7-Figure
Highlighting Our Client Results
Pedestrian Hit by Car: A pedestrian suffered serious orthopedic injuries after being struck by a car. The client required extensive rehabilitation.
$450,000
Pedestrian-Vehicle Accident: A motor vehicle struck our client, causing a labral tear in the hip that required surgery and later a hip replacement.
$280,000
Bicyclist Injured by Vehicle: A bicyclist sustained multiple orthopedic injuries following a collision with a vehicle. The client required rehabilitation.
$200,000
Since we opened in 1997, we have secured millions of dollars for our clients. See a few examples of how we've helped people move forward from difficult situations.
Rear-End Collision: A rear-end crash caused our client to suffer from tinnitus and vertigo. We negotiated a $250,000 settlement.
$250,000
Dog Bite Injury: While jogging, our client was bitten by a dog, resulting in injuries to the heel and a partial tear of the Achilles tendon.
$100,000
