Bicycle Legal Clinic: Learn About Your Rights And Responsibilities On The Road

For over a decade, bicycle lawyer Ray Thomas has been sharing his wisdom with cyclists around the state in this 60-minute clinic on bicyclists’ rights and responsibilities on the road. Hear about Oregon’s bike law basics, get inside info about insurance, and learn what to do if you’re in a crash. Includes a lively question and answer session, and a free copy of Pedal Power, a Legal Guide for Oregon Cyclists.

RSVP by email or phone at (503) 226-0676 x10. Leaving a message is sufficient.

Workshops are held at the BTA office, 233 NW 5th Ave, in Portland.

Weds, Apr 2	6:00-7:00 pm	RSVP
Weds, May 14	6:00-7:00 pm	RSVP
Weds, Jul 23	6:00-7:00 pm	RSVP
Weds, Sept 17	6:00-7:00 pm	RSVP
Weds, Nov 19	6:00-7:00 pm	RSVP

If you want to keep Ray Thomas’ invaluable information about cyclists’ legal rights at your fingertips, order a copy of Pedal Power.

To learn bike skills in addition to laws, check out our series of bike commuting workshops.

Self-Initiated Complaints: A Guide

Bicyclists are allowed to bring charges against other road users who have broken the law. While we don't recommend this for everyday infractions, if you've been injured by a seriously negligent driver, check out the legal guide written by Ray Thomas, or a version of the advice written for the lay person.

Read about a fellow cyclist who went through the process successfully.

And read about another success story.

Bicycle Lawyers

For legal reasons, the BTA cannot recommend any specific lawyer, nor certify that their work is of high quality. The following lawyers have experience working with bicycle crashes.  Full contact information can be found at the Oregon State Bar website, www.osbar.org.

Ray Thomas, 503.228.5222
Megan Glor, 503.228.5222
Margaret Weddell, 503.228.5222
Mark Ginsberg, 503.542.3000
David Paul, 503.224.6602
David Sugerman, 503.224.6602
Michael Colbach, 503.243.1900
Stephen Riedlinger, 503.227.6722