Mylander Law represents Portland-area clients in serious personal injury cases — the kind of cases where the harm is permanent, the stakes are high, and the defense is going to fight hard. Kirk Mylander has practiced law in Oregon since 1999, has spent years on both sides of the courtroom, and brings that experience to clients who need a lawyer prepared to try the case if a fair settlement isn't offered.
Portland personal injury cases run through Multnomah County Circuit Court, one of the busiest civil dockets in the state. The cases that come through this firm are not routine fender-benders — they're cases involving institutional defendants (hospitals, jails, public agencies, large employers), permanent injuries, and the kind of liability disputes that require careful preparation and credible expert testimony.
Sexual abuse and assault civil claims are a core part of this practice. Oregon law has been progressively expanded over the last decade to give survivors substantially longer windows to bring civil claims, particularly for childhood abuse. Many survivors who were told for years that 'it's too late' actually have viable claims under current Oregon law. We approach these cases with the discretion they require and the determination they deserve.
Wrongful death cases — including jail deaths and deaths in police custody — make up another significant part of the practice. These cases often involve claims against public entities, which means tighter notice deadlines under the Oregon Tort Claims Act and specialized procedural rules. Getting representation early matters more in these cases than in almost any other category.
Brain and spinal injuries, including traumatic brain injury cases that arise from auto crashes, falls, and assaults, are evaluated with the recognition that the cost picture is decades-long. Life-care planners, neuropsychologists, and economists are part of how the long-term damages get documented and presented.
Why Portland clients choose Mylander Law
- 25+ years representing clients in Portland-area courts.
- Sexual abuse and assault civil claims handled with discretion and skill.
- Wrongful death and jail-death cases — including OTCA notice work.
- Brain and spinal injury cases with permanent-impairment damages experience.
- Free, confidential consultations. Contingency-fee representation.
The information above is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different — for advice specific to your situation, speak directly with Kirk.