About Charlie Gee, P.C. · Lincoln City
Charley Gee P.C. is a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm founded in 2016 by Oregon attorney Charley Bevens Gee, with its primary office at 3545 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City, OR and additional offices in Portland (and Maupin). The firm exclusively represents injured people — never insurance companies or corporations — handling motor vehicle collisions, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, commercial truck crashes, product liability, wrongful death, dangerous premises, animal attacks, and on-the-job injuries throughout Oregon and Washington. Charley Gee is a University of Oregon School of Law graduate, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an Avvo 10/10-rated attorney, and a 2024 Best Lawyers in America honoree who has built a reputation as a leading Oregon bicycle and pedestrian attorney.
Charley Gee P.C. is a solo-focused personal injury firm serving injury victims statewide in Oregon and Washington from offices in Lincoln City, Portland, and Maupin. Charley started his legal career as a file clerk and legal assistant at one of Oregon's oldest claimants' law firms, then attended the University of Oregon School of Law (where he graduated early and held leadership roles in the Student Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the ABA's Torts and Insurance Practice Automobile Subcommittee). After working as an associate, he founded Charley Gee P.C. in 2016 with a strict rule: the firm only represents injured people, never corporations, insurers, or defense interests. Charley earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Portland State University (where he was inducted into Phi Sigma Tau for applied-ethics work) and is admitted to the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association (admitted Aug. 15, 2016, WSBA #50983), and the U.S. District Court for Oregon. The firm's practice spans motor vehicle collisions, commercial truck crashes, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, product liability, wrongful death, dangerous premises, animal attacks, and on-the-job injuries. Charley is widely known as one of Oregon's go-to bicycle and pedestrian attorneys (running related resource sites oregonbikelawyer.com and oregonpedestrianlaw.com) and is co-chair of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Motor Vehicle Section. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, awarded Avvo 10/10 (Superb), recognized by Expertise.com among the Best Personal Injury, Bicycle Accident, and Truck Accident Lawyers in Portland, and listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2024. He serves as general counsel and former board president of Portland nonprofit Umbrella, has coached the Franklin High School Mock Trial Team, and volunteers with The Street Trust, Oregon Walks, Willamette Riverkeeper, and Friends of Trees. The firm offers free personal injury consultations and provides clients with Charley's direct cell and dial number.
- In business
- Founded 2016 (Oregon State Bar/WSBA admit date Aug. 15, 2016)
- Owner
- Charley Bevens Gee (sole practitioner / owner)
- Serves
- Statewide Oregon and Washington; physical offices in Lincoln City, Portland (SE 33rd Pl; SE Gladstone St, Suite 303), and Maupin, OR
- Rating
- Avvo 10/10 (Superb); Super Lawyers Rising Star; Best Lawyers in America 2024; recognized by Expertise.com for Personal Injury, Bicycle Accident, and Truck Accident work in Portland. No consolidated star rating with review count was found.
About Charley Gee
Charley Gee is an Oregon personal injury attorney with offices in Lincoln City, Maupin, and Portland. He exclusively represents injured people against big insurance companies, corporations, and the defense lawyers they hire to minimize or destroy claims. After starting as a file clerk and legal assistant at one of Oregon's oldest claimants' law firms, he attended the University of Oregon School of Law (graduating early) and earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Portland State University, where he was inducted into Phi Sigma Tau for applied-ethics work. He is admitted to the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association, and the U.S. District Court for Oregon.
- Founder and owner of Charley Gee P.C. (founded 2016)
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D.
- Portland State University, B.A. Philosophy (Phi Sigma Tau)
- Admitted: Oregon State Bar; WSBA #50983; U.S. District Court – Oregon
Practice Areas
Charley Gee P.C. is a plaintiff-only firm: it represents injured people, never insurance companies or corporations. Practice focuses on motor vehicle and truck collisions, bicycle and pedestrian injuries, product liability, wrongful death, dangerous premises, animal attacks, and on-the-job injuries throughout Oregon and Washington.
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Commercial truck collisions
- Bicycle injuries
- Pedestrian injuries
- Product liability
- Wrongful death
- Dangerous premises / premises liability
- Animal attack / dog bite claims
- On-the-job / workplace injuries
- Insurance coverage (PIP, UM/UIM) disputes
- Free personal injury consultations
Bicycle and Pedestrian Law Specialty
Charley has built a statewide reputation representing injured bicyclists and pedestrians in Oregon and Washington. He maintains dedicated resource sites, oregonbikelawyer.com and oregonpedestrianlaw.com, and combines litigation with advocacy — working through education and the Oregon State Legislature to make streets safer for vulnerable road users. Expertise.com has recognized him among the Best Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Portland, Gresham, and Vancouver.
- Oregon bicycle injury representation
- Oregon pedestrian injury representation
- Education and advocacy for safer streets
- Insurance issues unique to non-motorists (PIP, UM/UIM, liability)
Awards and Recognitions
Charley has been independently recognized by several legal rating organizations for his personal injury work in Oregon, including inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2024 in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Best Lawyers in America (2024) — Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Super Lawyers — Rising Star (Oregon, Personal Injury)
- Avvo 10/10 (Superb) Rated Attorney
- Expertise.com — Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Portland
- Expertise.com — Best Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Portland, Gresham, and Vancouver
- Expertise.com — Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Portland
Community Involvement and Advocacy
Beyond the courtroom, Charley is deeply involved in Oregon's active-transportation and legal communities. He has served on the Board of Directors of Umbrella (a Portland-based nonprofit that supports active street culture by providing fiscal sponsorship, liability insurance, and permitting help to projects like Better Block PDX, CycloFemme PDX, The Disaster Relief Trials, Shift, Skate Like a Girl, and The World Naked Bike Ride) — first as a director and later as board president. He currently serves as Umbrella's general counsel and registered agent.
- Umbrella — Board of Directors (former President); current General Counsel & Registered Agent
- Franklin High School (Portland) Mock Trial Team — volunteer coach
- The Street Trust (formerly Bicycle Transportation Alliance) — volunteer
- Oregon Walks (formerly Willamette Pedestrian Coalition) — volunteer
- Willamette Riverkeeper — volunteer
- Friends of Trees — volunteer
- Frequent speaker on bicycle law, pedestrian law, insurance, and practice development
Professional Memberships
Charley holds leadership and member roles in Oregon and national trial-lawyer organizations, with a particular focus on motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian litigation.
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association — Guardian of Civil Justice Member; Co-Chair, Motor Vehicle Section
- Washington State Association for Justice — Eagle Member
- American Association for Justice — Member, Bicycle Litigation Group
- Multnomah Bar Association — Solo/Small Firm Committee; former Chair, Futures Committee; past Court Liaison Committee
- Clackamas County Bar Association — Member
- Polk County Bar Association — Member
- Oregon State Bar — Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee
- Oregon State Trial Lawyers Legislative Committee
Office Locations and Contact
Charley Gee P.C. is headquartered in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast, with additional offices in Portland and Maupin. The firm handles claims statewide in Oregon and Washington, and provides each client with Charley's direct cell and dial number so they can always reach their lawyer. Free personal injury consultations are available by phone, text, or email.
- Lincoln City (primary): 3545 NW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367
- Portland: 3924 SE 33rd Pl, Portland, OR 97202
- Portland: 3709 SE Gladstone St, Suite 303, Portland, OR 97202
- Maupin, OR (additional office)
- Phone: (503) 278-5389
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.injuryoregon.com/
- Free consultations; clients given attorney's direct cell and dial number