We are saddened to report the passing of former PLF Director Michael B. Batlan of Salem.

In this decision, the appellate court reviewed three consolidated negligence actions initiated in 2022 that were all dismissed by the trial court as time barred.

The PLF is pleased to announce the addition of two new members and one reappointment to our board of directors.

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has been notified of recent fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Act. Lawyers should notify their clients about FinCEN’s alert and advise them not to respond to unsolicited requests purporting to come from FinCEN.

Do you pay your PLF assessment by check? Want to avoid late fees? Try our Quick Pay option!

The PLF Board of Directors and the OSB Board of Governors approved a return to a $3,500 PLF assessment for 2024.

Effective September 20, 2023

The PLF Board of Directors is looking for one lawyer and one public member to serve a five-year term beginning January 1, 2024.

Due to system maintenance, Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) eFile ─ the online platform that allows attorneys and staff to electronically file and serve court documents in Oregon’s circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court ─ will be offline and inaccessible on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. You will not be able to file documents during this time.

The OAAP is pleased to announce that Kirsten Blume, JD, MA candidate has joined the OAAP as an Attorney Counselor Associate!

The PLF is pleased to announce that Valerie Saiki has been appointed as a new board member effective June 24, 2022.

The PLF is pleased to announce that Alexandra Hilsher (Eugene) and Michelle Johansson (Portland) have been appointed as new board members effective January 1, 2022. Ms. Hilsher’s and Ms. Johansson’s terms will conclude at the end of 2026.

Starting February 1, 2022, filers are now able to electronically submit fee waiver and deferral applications to Oregon’s circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court through File & Serve. Chief Justice Order 21-051 amends UTCR 21.050 and 21.070 to permit electronic submission of these filings.

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After more than 16 years of service at the PLF, Practice Management Attorney Sheila Blackford has retired to pursue her passion for writing and for helping firms resolve their differences through alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Mark your calendars for November 17-19, 2021!

The Board of Directors of the Professional Liability Fund (the “BOD”) is seeking two lawyer board members, each to serve a five-year term on the BOD beginning January 1, 2022.

We are very pleased to announce that Megan Livermore will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the PLF as of July 1, 2021. Ms. Livermore has been a business and real estate attorney in Oregon for over 15 years, with the majority of her legal career spent at two Eugene law firms – Gaydos Churnside & Balthrop PC and, most recently, Hutchinson Cox.