Richard J. Vangelisti

Vangelisti Kocher LLP was founded by trial lawyer, Richard Vangelisti, to prevent injury and pursue justice for individuals and families who have suffered injury, loss or harm by the wrongdoing of others.

Richard has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country. His trial experience includes personal injury law. While the results obtained depend upon the facts of each case, Richard has assisted clients in recovering millions of dollars, including over one-million dollars in a personal injury case.

Richard has been awarded an AV Peer Review Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.  The AV Peer Review Rating, which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, is a reflection of his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. 

After graduating with high honors from law school in 1995, Mr. Vangelisti served as a law clerk to a federal chief trial judge for two years.  Thereafter he worked for an international law firm and a national law firm for over five years, representing large entities.  He now puts this unique knowledge and experience to work for individuals, families and local businesses. 

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Scott F. Kocher

Scott is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and practiced at Oregon's largest law firm from 2001 to 2006, when he became a Founder and Partner of Vangelisti Kocher LLP. His law practice has included personal injury, class actions, and other complex civil litigation in state and federal courts across the country. While the results obtained depend upon the facts of each case, Scott has assisted clients in recovering over three million dollars in a single case.

A native Oregonian, Scott is deeply involved and invested in his community. He currently serves on the board of directors of a not-for-profit civic organization, and has provided over $50,000 of legal services to low-income and indigent Oregonians.

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For information related to Vangelisti Kocher LLP 's establishment of the Northwest Nursing Home Law Center, please click on our related site at www.nwnursinghomelaw.com. This site also provides information related to finding a safe nursing home in Oregon, preventing nursing home neglect and abuse, and, if necessary, locating a nursing home abuse attorney in Portland Oregon.

If you have been injured, it is important to have an Oregon attorney evaluate any personal injury claim you may have. The law provides strict deadlines for bringing personal injury claims. It is critical that you contact an Oregon injury attorney or Oregon accident attorney if you think that you may have a claim. A Portland personal injury attorney at Vangelisti Kocher LLP can provide you a free consultation to discuss your injuries and legal rights.