Michael A. Colbach is a distinguished personal injury attorney and trial lawyer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in representing individuals injured in a wide range of accidents. With over 23 years of exclusive focus on personal injury law and a proven track record of securing over $81 million in verdicts and settlements, he stands out as a highly experienced and results-driven advocate for his clients.
His approach is built on a commitment to personalized, one-on-one service, limiting his caseload to ensure focused attention on each matter. With more than 140 jury trials and 30 years of courtroom experience, he is not afraid to take cases to trial to maximize client recovery. He is a Top Rated Attorney by Super Lawyers and AVVO, and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. He primarily serves individuals who have been injured due to negligence, including cyclists, motorists, pedestrians, and workers, and offers free consultations on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Services Offered
- Personal injury attorney
- Insurance attorney
- Trial attorney
- Bicycle accident attorney
- Motorcycle accident attorney
- Pedestrian accident attorney
- Car accident attorney
- Uber/Lyft accident attorney
- Truck accident attorney
- Boating accident attorney
- Maritime law / Jones Act claims
- Moped, scooter, and e-bike accident claims
- Premises liability / rental property injury
- Third-party workers’ compensation claims
- Claims against Oregon government entities or employees
- Wrongful death claims
- Herniated disc injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases
- Legal malpractice (missed time deadlines)
- Logging accident claims
- Bus accident claims
- Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance claims
- Arbitration and mediation
He serves clients throughout Oregon, including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Marion, Lane, and Deschutes counties, and is fluent in English. His notable achievements include multiple multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, such as a $4.1 million jury verdict for a cyclist and an $11.5 million workplace injury recovery.
