John Bachofner's practice focuses on litigation, as well as on insurance coverage, product liability, general business, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights issues. He has represented individuals and organizations in a variety of arbitration forums, agency hearings, and state and federal courts, as well as a variety of transactions.

Over his more than two decades practicing law, John has become familiar with the unique challenges faced by large corporations. His work has ranged from companies with local regulatory agencies to interpreting complex contracts to representation in litigation. His reputation and breadth of experience has earned him the AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization's highest rating.

John is a frequent lecturer at seminars, client and bar-sponsored events with respect to creditor's rights, insurance coverage, business, and litigation matters.

An avid scuba diver since 1982 and a current PADI scuba instructor, John combines his passion for the law with his passion for diving by representing local dive shop owners and other diving-related professionals. In this regard, he has provided advice and guidance to the diving profession in business transactions, regulatory work, business advice, and litigation.

Education and Professional Qualifications

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1985

J.D., cum laude, University of Puget Sound, School of Law, 1988

Oregon State Bar Association — Executive Committee, Litigation

Washington State Bar Association

Multnomah County Bar Association

Clark County Bar Association

Board of Directors, Washington Scuba Alliance

Member, Camas — Washougal Chamber of Commerce

Member, Oregon Council on Court Procedures

Delegate, Oregon State Bar House of Delegates

Oregon State Bar, President's Public Service Award (1994)

AV, Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Diving Equipment and Marketing Association

Oregon State Bar (Law Related Education Committee, Past Chair and Secretary; Member, New Lawyer's Division Law Related Education Committee, 1993-1995; Member, Public Service and Information Committee, 1993-1996)

Appointee, Oregon Law Commission, Auto Insurance Legislation Workgroup (2003-2007)

Delegate, Oregon State Bar House of Delegates (2000-present)

Oregon State Bar, President's Public Service Award (1994)

Articles and Presentations

Speaker, OSB Presenting and Defending Uninsured, Underinsured, and PIP Claims in Oregon, (2011)

Speaker, UIM Coverage CLE for NBI, "Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law 101", (2011)

Speaker, "Recent Developments in UM, UIM and PIP Coverage," Multnomah Bar Association CLE (2011)

Speaker, "UM, UIM Coverage," National Business Institute CLE (2011)

Author, "FDIC Insured: What Does It Really Mean?" Vancouver Business Journal (2008)

Author, "Federal and State Laws Designed to Curb Identity Theft Impact Business," Vancouver Business Journal (2008)

Speaker, Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage National Business Institute (2008), (2009)

Author, "New Electronic Discovery Rules Impact Business," Vancouver Business Journal (2007)

Author, "Impact of New Wireless Communication Limits on Business," Vancouver Business Journal (2007)

Speaker, "Pleadings and Parties," Oregon State Bar Civil Procedure (2007)

Author, "Insurance Coverage Considerations for the Business Owner," Vancouver Business Journal (2006)

Speaker, "Collection Law from Start to Finish," National Business Institute (2006), (2007), (2008)

Speaker, "How to Successfully Collect on Judgments in Oregon," National Business Institute (2005)

Speaker, "Persuasion within the State," OADC Annual Convention (2005)

Speaker, "Debt Collection From Start to Finish in Oregon," National Business Institute (2003), (2004), (2006)

Speaker, "Auto Insurance Repair," OADC Fall Seminar (2004)

Speaker, "Personal Injury Protection and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage," IISOI (2003)

Speaker, "Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in Oregon," CLE (2003)

Author, "UM, UIM and PIP Coverage," Supplement Oregon State Bar Insurance CLE, Chapter 19 (2003)

Speaker, "What Every Oregon Lawyer Should Know About Washington PIP & UIM," OADC Annual Convention (2002)

Speaker, "Recent Developments in UM, UIM and PIP Coverage," Multnomah Bar CLE (2002), (2004)

Speaker, "Fundamentals of Oregon Civil Trial Procedure," OSB CLE (2001)

Speaker, "UM/UIM Issues," OADC Annual Convention (2001)

Speaker, "Five Strategies to Reduce Your Bottom Line in UM/UIM Cases," Oregon Casualty Adjusters (2000)

Speaker, "Tips for Defense Counsel and Adjusters in Dealing with UM/UIM Claims," OADC Fall Seminar (2000)

Author, "UM, UIM and PIP Coverage," Supplement Oregon State Bar Insurance CLE, Chapter 19 (1999)

Speaker, "UM, UIM Strategies & Developments," OSB Insurance Law CLE (1999)