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Ronald G. Stephenson

Senior Counsel, Portland Office

Direct Dial: 503.499.4405
Fax: 503.295.0915
ron.stephenson@bullivant.com



Practice Areas

Industries

Bar/Court Admissions

Admitted to Oregon Bar, 1967
Admitted to U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, 1968
Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, 1972

Education

  • Willamette University, College of Law - J.D., 1967
  • Lewis & Clark College - B.S., 1965
Experience Representative Work Professional and Civic Involvement Awards and Honors Press Coverage Publications and Presentations Outside the Firm

Practice Experience

Ron Stephenson's practice focuses on defense of litigation involving drugs, medical devices, product and professional liability, and nursing homes. He has tried close to 100 cases to juries, judges and arbitrators.

Professional and Civic Involvement

  • American Bar Association (Litigation Section; Products Liability Committee)
  • Arbitrator, Multnomah County Arbitration
  • Mediator, U.S. District Court Panel
  • Multnomah Athletic Club (Board of Trustees, former chair, Running and Conditioning Committee; former Chair, Decathlon Committee; former Chair, Membership Committee; House Committee; Budget and Finance Committee)
  • Multnomah County Bar Association
  • Oregon State Bar Association (Public Service and Information Committee; Uniform Jury Instructions Committee; Continuing Legal Education Committee; Placement Committee, former Chair)
  • St. Mary's Cathedral (Past President, School Board; Past President, Parents' Club; former Athletic Director and Coach)
  • Multnomah Athletic Foundation (Past President)
  • Law Clerk, Hon. Edward Howell, 1967-68

Awards and Honors

  • AV® Preeminent™, Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected for inclusion in Oregon Super Lawyers (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 — Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice)
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 — Product Liability Litigation)

Firm News

Publications and Presentations

  • Author, "Learned Intermediary Doctrine," Oregon State Bar Products Liability Newsletter (1999)
  • Author, "Potential Liability for Off Label Use of Drugs and Medical Devices," ABA Products Liability Committee, Section of Litigation (1999)
  • Author, "Statues of Limitation and Repose," ABA Products Liability Committee, Section of Litigation (1997)
  • Author, "FDA Defense: Effect of Compliance with Federal Statutes and FDA Regulations in Pharmaceutical Products Liability Litigation" (1996)
  • Author, "Ex Parte Contacts With A Plaintiff's Treating Physicians," ABA Products Liability Committee, Section of Litigation (1995)
  • Editor, "Oregon State Bar Damages," Volumes I & II
  • Author, "Negotiation and Settlement Legislation Programs," Oregon State Bar