John E. Pollino

John E. Pollino

John E. Pollino

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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