Hart Wagner LLP

What Hart Wagner LLP does

Hart Wagner LLP is a privately held defense litigation law firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a secondary office in Bend. The firm operates as a Limited Liability Partnership and serves clients across Oregon and Washington, focusing on representing professionals, healthcare providers, businesses, and government entities in high-exposure litigation. Its 19 practice areas span medical malpractice defense, dental malpractice, legal malpractice, professional liability, employment litigation, civil rights defense, construction defect, product liability, premises liability, insurance coverage, appellate law, licensing board representation, and healthcare regulatory/HIPAA compliance.

The firm does not sell technology products or platforms; its value is delivered through experienced trial counsel, with attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Oregon Super Lawyers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Hart Wagner holds eight U.S. News Tier 1 rankings and a National Tier 3 ranking in Appellate Practice, and was ranked #5 on Portland Business Journal's Most Diverse Law Firms list. Named enterprise clients include Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, OHSU, CNA Insurance, Northwest Permanente, Physicians Insurance, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), and Health Professional Service Organization (HPSO), alongside a broader base of regional healthcare and business clients.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees—hourly billing, fixed fees, or contingency arrangements—on a quote-based, multi-year engagement model with enterprise and institutional clients. The firm relies on a sales-led go-to-market motion built on professional reputation, peer referrals, industry association participation (OADC, ABA, ABOTA, Oregon Medical Association), and direct engagement with healthcare carriers, hospital systems, and government entities. Acquired in 2017 and expanded to Bend, the firm continues to invest in attorney hiring and internal partner promotions to grow its bench.

Name

Hart Wagner LLP

Legal name

Hart Wagner LLP

Website

https://hartwagner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hart Wagner LLP is a Portland-based defense litigation law firm serving healthcare providers, professionals, businesses, and government entities across Oregon and Washington through 19 practice areas led by medical malpractice and professional liability defense.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Litigation Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) (FSAJADAB)

Keywords

• Defense litigation services
• Medical malpractice defense
• Professional liability defense
• Employment litigation defense
• Civil rights defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Hart Wagner generates revenue through professional legal services fees, which may include hourly billing, fixed fees for specific services, or contingency arrangements depending on the nature of the defense matter. The firm provides litigation defense services across medical malpractice, professional liability, employment, construction, and other practice areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hart Wagner LLP is a defense litigation law firm providing trial defense representation for professionals, healthcare providers, businesses, insurers, and government entities across the Pacific Northwest. The firm's 19 practice areas center on medical malpractice defense, professional liability defense, employment litigation, civil rights defense, dental malpractice defense, construction defect defense, product liability defense, and appellate law, supported by health law counseling, HIPAA compliance, HR consulting, and licensing/regulatory board representation.

Product overview

Hart Wagner LLP is a defense law firm providing legal services across 19 distinct practice areas. The firm operates as a unified litigation defense practice rather than a platform with separate modules. Core services include medical malpractice defense, professional liability defense, employment litigation, and healthcare-related legal services. The practice areas are organized into categories: healthcare (Medical Malpractice Defense, Dental Malpractice Defense, Health Law, HIPAA Compliance, Long-Term Care Defense), professional liability (Legal Malpractice Defense, Professional Liability Defense, Licensing/Board Matters), commercial litigation (Business Litigation, Civil Rights Defense, Construction Defense, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death), employment (Employment Litigation, Employers Liability Defense, HR Consulting), and specialized areas (Insurance Coverage Litigation, Appellate Law).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Malpractice Defense Medical malpractice defense services recognized as among the most experienced in the Pacific Northwest, with trial experience defending doctors, nurses, and health systems in cases involving surgical complications, obstetrical care, primary care, urgent care, emergency department management, birth injury claims, and pre-litigation evaluations/early disclosure programs. For hospitals, clinics, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in Oregon and Washington.
• Dental Malpractice Defense Aggressive defense of dentists and dental professionals in malpractice claims and board matters in Oregon and Washington, including lingual nerve injuries, TMJ claims, and endodontic complications. For dentists and dental practices.
• Professional Liability Defense Professional liability defense for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and other licensed professionals, with involvement at all stages of a project — including counsel during projects, workouts at job completion, and defense in litigation. For design and construction industry professionals.
• Legal Malpractice Defense Defense of clients against allegations of legal malpractice. For law firms, attorneys, and their professional liability insurers.
• Appellate Law Appellate services for clients seeking to challenge or defend trial court decisions through higher courts. For clients needing post-trial and appellate representation in Oregon and Washington.
• Business and Commercial Litigation Commercial litigation defense with trial preparation from day one, preparing cases that may or may not proceed to trial. For businesses facing commercial disputes.
• Civil Rights Defense Defense of Oregon cities, counties, special and school districts, governmental agencies, and individuals in complex civil rights and constitutional cases. For public entities and government employees.
• Construction Defense Litigation Defense of professionals in the construction industry facing litigation claims, including construction defect disputes. For contractors, developers, and construction professionals.
• Employers Liability Defense Defense of business entities against Employer Liability Law (ELL) claims at trial court and appellate levels. For employers facing workplace injury and liability claims.
• Employment Litigation Defense of employment lawsuits and advice to help employers avoid litigation, covering discrimination claims, wrongful termination, and HR-related disputes. For employers and businesses.
• Health Law Counseling healthcare providers on risk management, contracts, insurance, peer-review issues, licensing and credentialing, and employment and business issues. For healthcare providers and organizations.
• Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance Privacy and security compliance services covering HIPAA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other federal and state privacy laws. For healthcare providers, business associates, and covered entities.
• Human Resources Consulting & Compliance HR consulting services to help employers develop and maintain healthy working environments, complementing the firm's employment litigation defense practice. For employers and business entities.
• Insurance Coverage Litigation Advice and litigation services for insureds and policyholders regarding insurance policies and coverage disputes in Oregon and Washington. For policyholders, insureds, and insurance carriers.
• Licensing, Board Matters, and Regulatory Agencies Representation Representation of professionals in administrative law hearings and arbitrations regarding licensing issues and disciplinary actions across many industries. For licensed professionals facing board or regulatory action.
• Long-Term Care, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Home Liability Defense Defense of long-term care administrators and risk managers against litigation arising from resident care claims. For long-term care facilities, assisted living operators, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense Defense of individuals and businesses in personal injury and wrongful death cases for over 25 years. For individuals and businesses facing personal injury or wrongful death claims.
• Premises Liability Defense Counsel and litigation defense for businesses when premises-related accidents occur, with a proven litigation record. For businesses and property owners facing premises liability claims.
• Product Liability Defense Product liability defense in the Pacific Northwest for manufacturers and sellers of all types of products. For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers facing product liability claims.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of favorable jury verdicts, arbitration awards and appellate victories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Stoel Rives LLP: Pacific Northwest-based full-service law firm with offices in Oregon, Washington, and several other states. Comparable to Hart Wagner as a competing regional defense litigation resource for healthcare, professional liability, and commercial matters in the PNW market.
• Bullivant Houser Bailey PC: Pacific Northwest defense litigation firm with offices in Oregon, Washington, and California. Direct overlap with Hart Wagner in insurance defense, professional liability, and product liability defense work.
• Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt: Portland-based PNW regional firm with strong healthcare, insurance, and litigation practices. Competes with Hart Wagner for healthcare provider, insurer, and professional liability defense matters in Oregon and Washington.
• Miller Nash LLP: Pacific Northwest regional firm with significant insurance defense and professional liability practices in Portland, Seattle, and other West Coast offices. Direct competitor in defense litigation for healthcare and commercial clients.
• Lane Powell PC: Pacific Northwest-based law firm with significant litigation and professional liability defense practices. Competes with Hart Wagner for defense litigation work in Oregon and Washington.
• Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC: Pacific Northwest-based law firm with healthcare, medical malpractice defense, and municipal defense practices. Direct comparator for Hart Wagner's medical malpractice and government defense work.
• Betts Patterson Mines LLP: Pacific Northwest insurance defense firm with offices in Seattle and Portland. Direct competitor in medical malpractice, professional liability, and insurance defense matters for PNW insureds.
• Fennemore Craig PC: Western U.S. law firm with offices in Oregon, Washington, California, and other states. Comparable defense and insurance litigation practice competing for similar healthcare and commercial clients.

Broad incumbents

• Davis Wright Tremaine LLP: Larger multi-jurisdiction firm with deep PNW roots and established healthcare, insurance, and litigation practices. Competes with Hart Wagner for healthcare-system and insurer defense work in Oregon and Washington.
• Perkins Coie LLP: Large PNW-founded full-service firm with established litigation, healthcare, and professional liability practices. Broader geographic reach and broader practice scope than Hart Wagner but competes on defense work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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