Stephen Piucci - Trial Lawyer

Who I am

Steve Piucci

 

STEVE PIUCCI

President, Oregon State Bar (2011)
Past President, Oregon Trial Lawyers (2000-2001)

Professional

Steve has been representing injured people since being admitted to the Oregon State Bar Association in 1982. His reputation as one of Oregon's best trial lawyers has been long established.

Steve's outstanding credentials have been recognized many times over:

  • President, Oregon State Bar Association (2011)
  • Chair of OSB Public Affairs Committee (2009-2010)
  • Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (2008-present)
  • Super Lawyers - Selected as one of Oregon's top trial lawyers (2008-present)
  • State Delegate - Association of Trial Attorneys of America (1999-2009)
  • President of Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (2000-2001)

Steve knew he wanted to be a lawyer since the age of twelve. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1976 and received his law degree from Gonzaga University in 1981. Steve has lectured on personal injury law throughout the country. He has written legal columns and articles for print media and has hosted a television series on the civil justice system. He has been active in legislative, judicial and law policy issues throughout his career. Steve is also a leader in the education and training of young lawyers with the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association's New Lawyers Academy.


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Personal
Born in Florida, Steve spent most of his formative years growing up in New York and Rhode Island. His father was a university administrator, and his mother was a teacher. The oldest of five boys, Steve is a twin and also has identical twin brothers.

Steve has lived in Portland since 1981 with his family – wife, Melissa Powers, a video producer, and their son, Joe Piucci, a student at Lewis & Clark Law School. He enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing, golf, hunting and fishing and working in his vegetable garden. He loves travel, cooking, art, and music. He values his time with family and friends.