TCNF has resumed its long tradition of presenting Rules of the Road Bike Clinics in person. On June 28, Cynthia Newton teamed up with Go Lloyd and The Street Trust for a one-hour Rules of the Road clinic that covered the basics (bike lanes, crosswalks, sidewalk riding), new laws and infrastructure (Idaho Stop, crossbikes, two-step turn Q’s) and what to do after a bicycle accident. Attendees joined in a lively discussion. Afterwards, Street Trust’s Community Engagement Manager Madi Carlson lead a 5-mile Pedalpalooza Ride ride. TCNF thanks Go Lloyd’s Ophelia Cavill for hosting the clinic, provid ..read more

TCNF is happy to announce its sponsorship of the Community Cycling Center’s 2023 annual Holiday Bike Drive.  CCC’s annual Drive provides hundreds of kids each year with a bike, helmet and instruction on the rules of the road and safe riding practices. Work towards his year’s drive is already underway; community members are donating used bikes and mechanics are working weekly to refurbish them to like-new condition for the drive. TCNF is proud to support CCC’s efforts to provide bicycling equipment and instruction to Portland’s kids. For more information on how to share your money, time or ..read more

On May 25, 2023, the Washington Post published a long, detailed article about systemic problems in the Social Security disability adjudication process written by senior reporter Lisa Rein. The article uses data published by the Social Security Administration to show how the adjudication process has become less fair over time.  It details the increase in claim denials at nearly every level of the adjudication process. It points to quotas imposed on Social Security judges. It describes how high claim-approval rates trigger performance reviews, which are used to reign in judges who approve t ..read more

On April 6, TCNF’s Chris Thomas spoke to members of the Portland Bicycling Club about Oregon bike law.  PBC, formerly the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club, was founded in 1971 and is the City’s oldest cycling club.  PBC members organize several group rides every week across the metro area, providing a fun, social and safe way for cyclists of various levels to stay fit.  Chris enjoyed talking with about 25 PBC members about bicycle law and answering their engaging questions about situations they had encountered on Oregon’s roads.  To learn more about PBC, check out their websi ..read more

When Patrice came to Thomas Coon Newton & Frost, she had been wrongly denied both Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and insurance converge through her private long-term disability insurer.  Scott represented her in both claims, winning the Social Security claim in a hearing before a judge and negotiating a settlement agreement with the private insurer. http://www.tcnf.legal/app/uploads/2023/02/SAS-and-Patrice.mp4   Patrice graciously agreed to record a conversation with Scott in which she talks about what it is like to stop working because of illness, to be wrongly de ..read more

My wife and I will forever be indebted to Cynthia Newton and her assistant, Kristin, for their handling of our wrongful death/medical negligence case. The intelligence, meticulous attention to detail, and verbal prowess that Cynthia exhibited assured us that we had found the best attorney we could have ever hoped for. Her compassion and unwavering support played a huge role in guiding us through a period often filled with loss and sorrow. After being prolonged by Covid, our case has come to a positive resolution. We now feel liberated and can once again move forward with our lives. Cynthia is ..read more

On Friday, September 9, TCNF held its annual Community Service Day at Sellwood Riverfront Park in SE Portland.  In partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, the TCNF crew spent the day pulling weeds, picking up trash, painting bat boxes, and building a fence.  It was a rewarding experience to take a break from legal work and contribute to the community outside of the office.  Learn how to get involved with Portland Parks volunteer opportunities here. The post TCNF Community Service Day 2022! appeared first on Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost ..read more

In a recent column on BikePortland, TCNF attorney Ray Thomas discusses whether a group of bicyclists may form a funeral procession under Oregon law. Check out the story here. For a previous story by Ray regarding the law and etiquette for road users who encounter a funeral procession in Oregon, see his 2015 story here. The post TCNF’s Ray Thomas’ Recent “Get Legal” Column for BikePortland appeared first on Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost ..read more

On August 6th, TCNF attorney Chris Thomas joined Oregon Walks for a campaign to educate the public about Oregon crosswalk laws.  Oregon Walks is an organization that advocates for safer streets for people walking.  Event organizer Vivek Jeevan designed a 3 question quiz about Oregon crosswalk laws, and volunteers including Chris quizzed members of the public at the weekly downtown Portland Farmers Market.  Questions included whether legal crosswalks can exist without paint on the ground, how pedestrians show their intent to proceed across a crosswalk, and whether bicyclists may ..read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PARTNERS! Sydney Montanaro represents injured workers in all aspects their Oregon workers’ compensation claim as well as any related personal injury action. She also represents Oregonians in premises liability and motor vehicle collision cases. Sydney graduated cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School and joined TCNF in 2014. Before law school, she taught in Mexico, studied in Bolivia and Chile and traveled extensively through Latin America. Fluent in Spanish, she represents both English and Spanish speakers.       Scott Sell helps disabled people o ..read more