About Mandekor Law Firm

Portland, Oregon Catastrophic Injury Law Firm

Located in the beautiful historic St. Clair House in SW Portland, Mandekor Law Firm is led by Gretchen Mandekor, renowned for her outstanding successes across state and federal courts.

The team brings decades of experience to the newly established firm. Gretchen, known as G-Force, has been practicing law for nearly 25 years, including two decades on the defense side, where she gained insight into insurance company operations. Now, she fiercely advocates for plaintiffs, exposing insurer wrongdoings.

Paralegal Angel Krois, aka MP or Moneypenny, has almost 20 years of experience and an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies. She’s motivated by a genuine desire to serve others, ensuring every client is cared for, not just treated as another case file.

Additionally, frequent jury trial co-counsel Tim Grabe has represented plaintiffs since 1983. Appointed by the Oregon Supreme Court, Tim also serves as a pro tem judge in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, where he makes rulings on summary judgment motions, resulting in final binding decisions. 

The team at Mandekor Law Firm loves their vibrant neighborhood, including the nearby International Rose Test Garden, which is just a few blocks from the office. As proud dog people, the team frequently walks together with their pups.

About Gretchen and Angel

Gretchen and Angel first crossed paths when Gretchen was a rising star attorney in downtown Portland and Angel was a bright-eyed paralegal fresh out of school. Their instant connection and complementary skills quickly turned into an unstoppable partnership.

Over the years, they’ve developed an almost telepathic understanding of each other, an invaluable asset during trial. A mere glance from Gretchen is enough for Angel to know exactly what to do, executing tasks with the deft precision of a paralegal ninja. This mutual understanding gives them a significant edge over other firms.

Gretchen and Angel are on a mission to relieve clients of the stress of dealing with insurance companies, allowing them to focus instead on healing and rebuilding their lives. Whether it’s helping a client transition from poverty to homeownership or enabling a sweet senior couple in Astoria to remodel their home, they take immense pride in making a community-wide impact.

Outside the office, G-Force and MP are also lifelong friends. You’ll often find the pair listening to music together, enjoying food, laughing ‘til it hurts, and attending Thorns games.

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  • "I set out to write this professional review, but I have to stop myself from writing a love letter. [Gretchen] helped me after my back-to-back car accidents, ensuring the outcomes that protected me. She brought efficiency and quality to every interaction. I can tell that she loves her work from her genuine care about others. In meetings for the cases, we talked about so much more than just business. She went above and beyond."

    Viktoriya Voloshina

  • "Gretchen Mandekor, a renowned attorney at Mandekor Law Firm, displayed exemplary leadership in achieving our $11.4 Million trial victory against Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. Her involvement was vital to our triumph. Observing Gretchen's trial performance was akin to witnessing a masterclass."

    Mackenzie Totten

  • "Gretchen Mandekor is without a doubt the best personal injury attorney in Oregon. Her experience in the field is very extensive, particularly with circumstances of mediation and in-court trial cases. It was easy for me to quickly put 100% trust in her and to know without a doubt that my legal matters were in incredible hands. Mandekor Law Firm is the best of the best."

    Todd Czarnecki

  • "Professional. Integrity with expertise. Honest, kind and above all Gretchen Mandekor has a heart of gold. Thank you for what you did for me. 100% best lawyer in town!"

    Clay Gavidia

  • "I'm so glad the universe brought Gretchen into my life! Immediately after meeting her, I knew that she would represent me with care and compassion while working hard to get me the best possible outcome. I always felt heard and she ensured that I could get my questions answered. I highly recommend Gretchen Mandekor as counsel should you ever find yourself in need of an outstanding and tenacious personal injury attorney who treats you as a whole person."

    Anna Mangiantini

  • "Gretchen Mandekor is a brilliant, powerful and compassionate attorney who achieves justice and accountability for her clients. If you have an opportunity to work with Gretchen or to learn from her, take it!"

    Hermine Hayes-Klein

  • "Gretchen Mandekor was very knowledgeable about the law, plus her years of trial experience. She gave me so much confidence to see my case through to the end."

    Sue Wirick

  • "Gretchen Mandekor and her team are excellence personified!"

    Emma Patterson

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