John E. Pollino
Shareholder
Clients come to me when they’re facing tough situations and need someone who listens carefully, gives honest guidance, and helps find real, workable solutions. Sometimes, settlement is not an option. I believe in the American system of resolving civil disputes through trial before a jury of fellow citizens. My experience trying complex cases to juries in state and federal court means my clients are prepared when a reasonable resolution to a dispute is not possible or advantageous.
Practice Areas
Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Medical & Legal Malpractice Defense
Education & Admissions
Willamette University College of Law, J.D., 1992
University of Puget Sound, BA., 1989
Oregon State Bar, 1992
Washington State Bar, 1993
United States District Court for the District of Oregon, 1993
United States District Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1993
United States District Court for Western Washington, 1995
Professional Distinctions, Affiliations & Experience
Marion County Bar Association
Marion County Bar Association, former President
American Board of Trial Advocates
Boys & Girls Club of Marion and Polk Counties, former Board of Directors
Salem Health Foundation, Board of Directors, 2020-Present
Garrett Hemann Robertson, P.C. Managing Officer, 2005-2009
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, former Board of Directors
Oregon Super Lawyers: 2016-2025
OSB Uniform Civil Jury Instruction Committee, former Member
Willamette Valley American Inn of Court