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Don Corson has been selected for inclusion in the 33rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, honored by his peers for his work representing injured Oregonians in personal injury and product liability cases.

Lara Johnson has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Eugene, one of the most selective honors in the legal profession.

Chambers and Partners has named Don Corson, founding partner of The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, the top-ranked attorney in Oregon’s newly introduced Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs category for 2026.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is proud to announce that Don Corson and Lara Johnson have been selected to the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers list, a recognition reserved for Oregon’s top attorneys.

Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to Marcola Elementary School in Marcola, Oregon.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm has been recognized among the 2026 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” earning Tier 1 rankings in three categories for representing injured individuals. This honor reflects the firm’s continued dedication to excellence, integrity, and client advocacy across Oregon.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is proud to announce that partner Lara Johnson has been elected to serve on the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Executive Committee.

We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of injury prevention, supporting survivors, and advocating for legal accountability and compensation for those affected by spinal cord injuries.

We are proud to announce that Don Corson and Lara Johnson, attorneys at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, have been selected to the 2025 Oregon Super Lawyers list.

Don Corson has been recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell 2025 AV Preeminent Attorney—a distinction that signifies the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

2025 Best Law Firms Rankings for The Corson & Johnson Law Firm by Best Lawyers.

At The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, we believe in protecting the well-being of our community, especially our children. National School Bus Safety Week, held from October 21 to October 25, 2024, is a great time to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of school bus safety.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm recently donated 25 high-quality life jackets to the Sweet Home Fire District to support community water safety by replenishing their loaner life jacket stand.

We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!

Oregon’s minimum auto insurance laws have not been updated in almost two decades and need to be updated to help people injured in automotive accidents.

Lara Johnson was recently appointed by the Oregon State Bar to serve on the Council on Court Procedures.

2024 Best Law Firms Rankings for The Corson & Johnson Law Firm by Best Lawyers.

We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!

We are pleased to announce that Don Corson and Lara Johnson, partners at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, have been selected to the 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state.

Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to Yolanda Elementary School in Springfield, Oregon.

There are several reasons that not all cases are accepted by a personal injury attorney, here are some of the most common reasons.

Jury service is one of our fundamental and most important American rights and duties. Watch this informational video from the The American Board of Trial Advocates to improve your understanding of this right.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm was recognized in three practice areas in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” metropolitan area 2022 rankings: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.

We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is pleased to announce that firm partner Lara Johnson was recognized in the 2022 Oregon Super Lawyers: Top 25 Women list.

Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to Riverbend Elementary school in Springfield, Oregon.

In February 2022, the Congress passed a law to improve accountability for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment. The Senate’s bipartisan vote for S. 2342, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, came only three days after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass its version of the bill, H.R. 4445.

The Campaign for Equal Justice is the support organization for Oregon’s statewide Legal Aid programs, and its activities include an annual fund drive to raise money for Legal Aid. All of the attorneys at Corson & Johnson believe in the importance of access to justice, and the firm is recognized as “Defenders of Justice” by the Campaign for its level of support.

The Lane County Bar Association (LCBA) recognized Lara Johnson with its 2021 Andrew Clement Pro Bono Award, which honors an individual who has provided exceptional service to persons of limited means

The Oregon Court of Appeals case of Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, which came out on January 26, 2022 is a major court victory for Oregon consumers.

The Oregon Supreme Court and teams of attorney advocates for justice delivered a win for Oregonians who are injured by underinsured drivers.

With all of the uncertainties of the pandemic, it’s good to know that the courts have the ability to be flexible enough to figure out ways for trials to continue, even if they look somewhat different than they looked in the past.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm is proud to announce The Lawanda Manning Memorial School of Law Scholarship. This fund provides financial assistance to incoming first year law students at the University of Oregon School of Law from diverse backgrounds.

The Corson & Johnson Law Firm was recognized in three practice areas in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” metropolitan area 2022 rankings: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.

His colleagues and friends at Corson & Johnson congratulate Don Corson for being awarded the University of Oregon Law School’s 2021 John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award.

Lara Johnson of Corson & Johnson was elected President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) for 2021-2022, after serving the association as President-elect in 2020-2021.

We are happy to announce that lawyers at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C. are recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©!

A new report examined the lack of diversity among arbitrators. Among the findings in the report: Women and minorities are more likely than white men to be forced into arbitration, while arbitrators are mostly male and overwhelmingly white.

We are pleased to announce that Don Corson and Lara Johnson, partners at The Corson & Johnson Law Firm, have been selected to the 2021 Oregon Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state.

In the last session, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 193, which re-affirms the importance of citizen juries by repealing those unconstitutional damages cap statutes.

As citizens of the United States, we celebrate Independence Day every 4th of July. But July 4, 1776 was not the date we won our independence; that took years of conflict and a much later peace treaty.

Warmer weather means many of us are planning a boating, kayaking, or rafting adventure! We want you to have fun, AND be safe. While you are out on the water, please be sure to wear a life jacket, no matter how well you can swim!

Every year the Corson & Johnson Law Firm, in partnership with Bicycle Way of Life and local schools, gives away bicycle helmets to kids who might otherwise be unable to afford such a basic safety necessity. This year we made our donation to London Elementary school.

The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) has invited Don Corson to lead an attorney training session on “Guiding Clients and Setting Expectations” as part of their monthly New Lawyer Power Hour.