Travis S. Prestwich

About Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC

Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC has been serving Oregon since 1958, focusing exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims. The firm was founded by Charlie Burt and Lawrence Brown, who initially established Brown & Burt, PC, emphasizing representation for individuals. Over the decades, the firm grew to include Keith Swanson, Neil Lathen, Mic Alexander, and Don McCann, becoming one of Oregon’s premier personal injury law firms. The third generation, including Travis Prestwich and Brian Lathen, now leads the firm, dedicated solely to personal injury and wrongful death cases. Their mission is to provide personalized, aggressive representation to injury victims, helping them secure maximum compensation. The team’s extensive experience, local knowledge, and commitment to clients set them apart, making them a trusted choice for Oregonians facing complex legal battles.

Credibility

The firm boasts numerous recognitions, including peer review ratings placing them among the top 1-5% of lawyers nationally and in Oregon. Attorneys at Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC have been named Oregon Super Lawyers and are members of The National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 under 40.” They hold memberships in prestigious organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Their attorneys are known for their integrity, professionalism, and dedication to justice. The firm’s consistent high ratings, extensive experience, and community involvement foster trust and demonstrate their commitment to excellence and client advocacy.

Offerings

The firm specializes in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, trucking accidents, wrongful death, premise liability, nursing home neglect, sexual abuse, mesothelioma, traumatic brain injury, and defective products. They serve clients across Oregon, from Portland to Salem, Eugene, Medford, and beyond. Their process involves thorough investigation, expert negotiations, and aggressive litigation when necessary. Clients benefit from personalized attention, free consultations, and a contingency fee structure—meaning no fees unless they win. The team’s focus is on securing maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages, helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating accidents.

Unique Advantages

What sets Swanson, Lathen, Prestwich, PC apart are their decades of dedicated service, peer recognition, and community involvement. The attorneys have been recognized as top lawyers in Oregon and nationally, with memberships in elite legal organizations. Their focus solely on personal injury law allows for specialized expertise and a strategic approach tailored to each case. The firm’s commitment to personalized service, aggressive advocacy, and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients underscores their reputation as leading injury attorneys in Oregon. Their longstanding presence in the community and consistent record of successful case results demonstrate their relentless pursuit of justice for injury victims.