Apr 1st, 2026

Tom Spooner and Tyler Staggs Named to 2026 Super Lawyers List

Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers is proud to announce that Tom Spooner and Tyler Staggs have both been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® list, recognizing their continued excellence in high-stakes civil litigation. What Super Lawyers Means Super Lawyers is a nationally recognized attorney rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas. Selection is based on a patented, multi-phase process that includes: Peer nominations from other lawyers Independent research evaluating professional achievement Peer evaluations by practice…

Mar 19th, 2026

Standing Up for Oregonians: A Proud Moment for Tyler Staggs and Our Firm

We are proud to see our partner Tyler Staggs recognized this week in the Portland Business Journal for his work on behalf of seriously injured Oregonians (“Why this Portland attorney took on the insurance industry and the gig economy.”) Staff reporter Elizabeth Hayes did an outstanding job telling the story. Her reporting was careful, balanced, and deeply professional — exactly the kind of journalism that helps the public understand the real stakes in cases like…

Mar 4th, 2026

Tyler Staggs Quoted in Portland Business Journal on Key Insurance Reform Bill

His testimony helped legislators understand what is really happening inside the insurance industry — and why it matters for every Oregon family. On February 13, 2026, the Portland Business Journal published an in-depth article titled “Bill that rankles the insurance industry passes out of Oregon committee.” In it, Staff Reporter Elizabeth Hayes covered the advancement of House Bill 4098 — legislation that would bring most insurers under Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Tyler Staggs was…

Feb 26th, 2026

The Insurance Issues Tyler Staggs Put on the Table

Insurance Rates, Delayed Claims, and the Myth of Strong Regulation At a recent Oregon legislative hearing, Tyler Staggs delivered blunt testimony about how the insurance system actually works—and why many policyholders feel powerless when they file claims. Tyler didn’t speak as a theorist. He spoke as someone who spent 20 years representing insurance companies before switching sides to represent insureds. His message was simple: what lawmakers are often told about insurance regulation does not match reality on the ground. One of…

Jun 27th, 2025

Why We Support Senate Bill 174: Holding Insurance Companies Accountable

At Spooner Staggs, we believe that all Oregonians deserve protection from unfair and deceptive business practices—no exceptions. That’s why we strongly support Senate Bill 174, a critical piece of legislation currently before the Oregon Legislature. Under current law, the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA) protects consumers from deceptive conduct by businesses in nearly every industry—except one: the insurance industry. For decades, insurance companies in Oregon have been shielded from enforcement under the UTPA, even when they engage in…

Mar 31st, 2025

Fighting for Consumer Rights: Tyler Staggs Featured in Public News Service Article on Insurance Accountability

At Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers, we are dedicated to protecting consumers from unfair insurance practices. That’s why we are proud to share that our own Tyler Staggs was recently quoted in a Public News Service article discussing new legislation aimed at holding insurance companies accountable under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA). The Importance of the Legislation For too long, insurance companies have been able to deny, delay, or underpay valid claims with little consequence….

Mar 24th, 2025

Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers: Leading the Charge on Moody Claims

At Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers, our team is at the forefront of litigating claims arising from the Oregon Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union, commonly known as Moody claims. Drawing on decades of experience representing insurance companies under the mentorship of Ralph Spooner, we are now leveraging that knowledge to fight for policyholders in both trial and appellate courts. Recently, firm lawyers Ralph Spooner and Dave Smith were honored to present to the Deschutes County legal…

Oct 9th, 2024

New Lawsuit Featured in The Oregonian Exposes Gig Economy Dangers

The Oregonian featured a $16 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers last week. The suit alleges that an Instacart delivery driver, distracted by the company’s app, struck and killed a pedestrian. Ralph Spooner is quoted in the article saying: “These tech companies make huge profits while the drivers barely make a living wage[.] They certainly should be held accountable when the drivers cause an accident while making a delivery seriously injuring or…

Sep 19th, 2024

Spooner Staggs Featured in Portland Business Journal for Landmark $28.5 Million Lawsuit

Spooner Staggs Trial Lawyers has been featured in the Portland Business Journal for our involvement in a high-profile $28.5 million lawsuit utilizing the Oregon Supreme Court’s groundbreaking Moody decision. This ruling is reshaping the legal landscape for insurance claims across Oregon, empowering injured Oregonians to seek justice for emotional distress damages caused by insurance companies negligently or wrongfully handling a claim by one of their insureds. The Impact of the Moody Decision The Moody decision marked a pivotal moment in Oregon law, allowing individuals…

Aug 12th, 2024

Lawdragon spotlights Tyler Staggs’ fight for justice

Tyler Staggs has made a bold and impactful shift in his legal career, transitioning from defending insurance companies to advocating for plaintiffs in serious injury cases. In this compelling Lawdragon feature, Tyler discusses the firm’s transformation and the powerful strategies they now employ to secure justice for Spooner Staggs clients. His deep understanding of the insurance industry, combined with his unwavering commitment to his clients, positions the firm as a formidable force in Oregon’s legal landscape. Click…