Portland personal injury attorney Michael A. Colbach.

Over $79 million in verdicts and settlements in 19 years.

Why should you hire Michael Colbach for your Portland personal injury attorney? Proven Results.

Michael A. Colbach Attorney at Law, PC is a Portland, Oregon bicycle accident attorney and trial lawyer with proven results. Michael A. Colbach


In the fall of 2022, I was hit by a car while bike commuting and had multiple injuries. I was initially reluctant to work with a personal injury lawyer but thankfully I reached out to Michael Colbach. He understands this area of law extremely well and he was supportive throughout the somewhat long process. Ultimately my case went to arbitration with the insurance company and the award was the maximum allowed by the plan. I was pleased with the outcome and very impressed by how Michael advocated so effectively for me.

former client Slater Tai left 5 star review for Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach for his personal injury case after being hit by a car on his bike commute and enduring several injuries. Slater Tai
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his personal injury case.
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Michael Colbach has 40 client reviews on Google with a 4.8 rating out of 5

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Recent Results

$11.5 million Washington County workplace injury.

$1.3 million settlement for injured motorist.

$125,000 underinsured motorist arbitration award for injured driver. Farmer's offer was zero.

$100,000 policy limits settlement for injured driver. His final offer before he hired me was $10,000.

$4.1 million dollar jury verdict for injured cyclist v. ODOT in Marion County, Oregon. Before trial they did not even offer to pay his medical bills.

Marion County 2024 Verdict (PDF)

Trial Attorney With Experience Can Make A Difference.

I offer one-on-one service, and I limit my case load so that I can focus on your case.

I have tried over 140 jury trials. I have 30 years of courtroom experience. I am exclusively dedicated to practicing personal injury law. As of November 2025 I have been practicing personal injury law for 23 years. I am not afraid to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to maximize the amount of money you recover for your personal injury.


I would give Mike Colbach 1000000 stars if I could. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a personal injury lawyer.

When I initially was looking for a lawyer, I was still reeling from the events of the accident and symptoms of my concussion. I called multiple offices that either promised a call back and didn't follow up, or put me through a phone tree that just led to voicemail. When I called Mike's office, not only was I able to speak to a real person, his staff was sympathetic to my situation and prompt in connecting me with Mike directly. That meant so much to me, and made an awful situation feel much more manageable.

Throughout this process, I've always felt confident in Mike's advice. With his guidance, we ended up settling for more than DOUBLE the initial offer. I'm very happy with the outcome and to be able to close this chapter, all thanks to Mike and his team.

client Emily Hsu review on Google business profile for Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach. Emily Hsu
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her personal injury case case
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Portland bicycle accident attorney chosen by legal colleagues as a super lawyer for over ten straight years
Michael Colbach is a Top rated Portland, Oregon Personal Injury Attorney peer chosen by Super Lawyers

Portland bicycle accident attorney is rated by his lawyer peers at Avvo with a 9.9 out of 10
AVVO rates Michael Colbach as a Top Attorney with a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 for experience, industry recognition and professional conduct.

I can make car insurance companies pay when they do not want to by taking your case to a jury.

Insurance companies do not pay you a fair amount because they want to. They only pay you when they have to. Oftentimes, after I file a lawsuit, Insurance companies significantly increase the offer because they have to weigh the risk of settlement against the risk of a big jury verdict. Most of the time they will not take that risk and end up paying my clients a fair settlement.

When I take a case, I believe in it, I will invest the necessary time, effort, and resources to secure a favorable outcome for you.

Auto insurance companies do not get to determine the value of your Oregon car accident injury claim. It is up to you or a jury to determine the value of your case.

Lawsuits can be expensive, and many people do not have the money to pursue their claim.

In every case, I advance all costs associated with pursuing your case and I do not ask you for a penny until we recover from the other side.


2 years ago I was involved in an accident while commuting home from work on my bicycle. [...] I was left unconscious in the road for over 3 hours until my wife came looking for me. She found me unconscious, laying in a pool of blood and vomit with my helmet cracked from impact. I was left with a TBI, fractured hand and multiple contusions and lacerations that required immediate care. I suffered memory, speech, vision and auditory impairment that continues today.

client Steph Johnson a cyclist seriously injured, review on Google business profile for Portland bicycle accident attorney Michael Colbach. Steph Johnson
5 star review posted on Google about Portland bicycle accident attorney Michael Colbach handling of their bicycle accident case
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Insurance companies rarely offer you a fair amount for your injuries without a lawyer.

  1. In a case where an injured client was blamed for the accident and offered a bit less than $100,000 and in 2024 a jury awarded client over $4 million.
  2. In another case where my client was offered $4,000 before he hired me. At trial a jury awarded client $550,000.
  3. In another case the insurance company originally blamed my client and would not even fix his motorcycle. I filed a lawsuit and a month before trial they offered $2 million and said they would never pay a penny more. After picking a jury and presenting witnesses, they nearly tripled their offer and the case settled.


... My boyfriend and I were involved in a very serious MVA in 2021 having been hit by a drunk driver resulting in a total loss of our vehicle and multiple bodily injuries to each of us. [...] We were able to focus on our recovery and all of the rehab necessary to heal and get well. [...] I cannot recommend Michael and his team enough to anyone who finds themselves feeling unprepared to deal with all of the challenges, insurance companies, lawyers etc., which come from and with any type of motor vehicle accident!!

Stacy Hope five star review for Portland personal injury lawyer Michael Colbach who handled her motor vehicle accident when she and her boyfriend were seriously injured by a drunk driver car accident, Mike's hanlding allowed them to recover in physical rehab and they were pleased with their arbitration award Stacy Hope
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her auto accident case after she was seriously injured from a scooter accident
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Insurance companies have attorneys and adjusters whose goal is to pay you as little as they can.

You need an Oregon personal injury attorney  to fight for you. I am dedicated to helping your recover as much money as possible under the law.

Once I take your case, you can stop worrying about dealing with the insurance companies and focus on recovering. I take care of all of the paperwork, phone calls, and negotiations, so you can get on with your life.


Recently I had Mike Colbach represent my wife in an auto accident [...] Because of the accident my wife was in the ICU at OHSU and wasn't able to talk so I worked with him. Right away Mike took control and told me to concentrate on taking care of my wife and he would handle all the insurance issues, court filings, hospital bills etc.Also, Mike was not one bit intimidated by one of the largest auto insurance companies in the country and in fact looked forward to the challenge of meeting them in court.......I guess they didn't like the odds and settled out of court for the full amount he demanded.

client of Portland personal injury lawyer Michael Colbach who represented his wife in a serious injury auto accident when she was in the ICU at OHSU, Mike got the full settlement amount demanded quickly allowing client to recovery and stay with spouse. Arnie Mulick
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his wife's personal injury case when she was in the ICU at OHSU.
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Factors to consider when choosing your Oregon personal injury attorney.

Before you hire an attorney, make sure they are qualified. 95% of Oregon personal injury attorneys rarely, if ever, go to trial. Most are not very good at it and have had little success at trial. If you hire a lawyer who does not try cases, you are stuck taking whatever the insurance company offers.

Any personal injury lawyer can say that they are aggressive and will fight for your rights. Make them prove it.

Without the threat of an experienced personal injury attorney who is willing to go to trial and seek a big jury verdict, why would an insurance company pay you what your claim is really worth?


I had a personal injury case in 2016 that a different attorney screwed up. I had a back fusion and needed a hip replacement. Things were not looking very good till Mr Colbach got involved. He settled my case for policy limits within a few months.

Google Review from former client Tye Strong personal injury attorney Mike Colbach settled case for policy limits Tye Strong
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of her personal injury case case
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Oregon boating accident attorney Mike Colbach is a boat captain himself, holding a 100 ton license and he has fished commercially and for sport. Portland boating accident attorney Mike Colbach holds a 100 ton United States Coast Guard Captain's License and has fished both commercially and for sport; pictured above in a flotation suit driving a Coast Guard 47' Motor Life Boat for a day training with a Coast Guard crew from Cape Disappointment.

Representative Results

$340,000 for injured motorcyclist, his offer was zero before he hired me.

$150,000 policy limits settlement for injured cyclist - his offer before he hired me was zero.

Over $5 Million car accident recovery for injured motorist. Before he hired me the insurance company would not even pay for his property damage.

$250,000 policy limits settlement for injured pedestrian.

$339,000 jury verdict for cyclist struck by drunk driver. GEICO's only offer was $17,000, which did not even cover the medical bills.

$1.1 Million motorcycle accident recovery for injured motorcyclist.

Proud to be the Oregon Motorcycle Accident Attorney affiliated with Andy DiBrino since 2016.

Michael A. Colbach Portland personal injury attorney and trial lawyer affiliated with pro motorcycle racer Andy DiBrino standing in front of his van.

That's me on the right, Andy in the middle, and the motorcycle guru of EDR Performance, Eric himself on the left.

Michael A. Colbach Portland personal injury attorney and trial lawyer affiliated with pro motorcycle racer Andy DiBrino whose motorcycles are tuned by EDR Performance.

Hire A Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorney Who Rides Michael A. Colbach Portland personal injury attorney and trial lawyer is a motorcycle rider himself.

Pictured Above: Mike on his Honda CBR 600 motorcycle at Portland International Raceway

An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can help you dealing with all the insurance company negotiations and protect your rights to a fair settlement.

My consultations are always free and within a few minutes I can share my thoughts on your case so that you can decide what is best for you.


Two years ago, as I was riding my motorcycle, on my year long journey from Chile to Canada, I got very badly injured. After over 35,000 miles, my journey was abruptly interrupted, as a distracted truck driver failed to yield and cut the road a few meters ahead of me.

client pic David Denis
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach
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Practice Areas

Portland Trial Attorney Mike Colbach

Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Bicycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Car Accident Attorney

Uber / Lyft Car Accident Attorney

Scooter/Moped Accident Attorney

Doored Bicycle Car Accident Attorney

Boating Accident Attorney

Truck Accident Attorney

Herniated Disc Injury Attorney

Logging Accident Attorney

Wrongful Death Claim

A Portland bicycle accident lawyer who is a bicycle commuter.


Mike worked with me settle to a claim after I was doored and hospitalized while riding my bike. Mike and his team helped me navigate the complex insurance and claim process and ensured that I received a fair settlement.

Portland personal injury lawyer former client Trig Rogers, bicyclist who was doored and hospitalized for his injuries Mike represented and got him a fair settlement. Trig Rogers
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach handling of his bicycle accident case where he was doored and injured badly
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As a former bike racer myself, and currently a bicycle commuter, the bicycle accident cases that I handle are particularly meaningful to me.

I started riding seriously in the mid 1990's when I sold my car and used my bicycle to commute, first hauling my mountain bike from west Linn into Lake Oswego and biking into Portland from there. Then I got a road bike and started commuting from West Linn to Portland and the Multnomah Courthouse daily, about 20 miles each way. I have put in over 30,000 miles on my bike and know what it is like to have to deal with careless drivers.

Michael A. Colbach Portland personal injury attorney and trial lawyer with proven results fighting for bicycle rders.

WHY I RIDE


I was involved in a bike accident in which I was hit head on in a protected bike lane. I sustained serious injuries that required extensive medical care for the next year. Initially I was nervous about hiring a lawyer and wasn't sure if it was necessary. [...] He got me the MAXIMUM amount in my settlement which was triple what we had originally discussed. He is a wonderful lawyer and a great human being. This particular accident had me questioning if I would ever ride my bike safely in Portland again. Knowing that folks like Michael exist and will pursue justice gave me the confidence to continue riding in this city. That alone I can't put a price on. I would gladly hire him again for any future needs and anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.

client pic Nicholas Herrick
5 star review posted on Google about Portland personal injury attorney Michael Colbach
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What you should know before hiring your Oregon personal injury attorney

  • Oregon personal injury attorneys do not charge the same amount, or the same types of fees.
  • Does the attorney charge more for filing a lawsuit or if you want to go to court?
  • What does the lawyer charge you for recovering your medical expenses?

Suggestions for interview questions to ask your potential personal injury attorney such as:

  1. Ask them what percentage of their practice is devoted to personal injury cases.
  2. Ask them how long they have been practicing personal injury law.
  3. Ask them how many cases they have filed.
  4. Ask them the last time they tried a case to a jury.

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PERSONAL INJURY IS ALL I DO

I exclusively practice personal injury trial law with a focus on bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, motorcycle accident, car accidents involving ride share like Uber and Lyft, premises liability, rental property liability, personal injury caused by an Oregon government entity or employee, truck accidents, car accidents, moped, scooter and ebike accidents, boating accidents, maritime worker and passenger injury accidents / Jones Act, bicycle doored accidents, bicycle right hooked hit by a car, herniated disc injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Oregon third party worker compensation claims, bus accidents, logging accidents, legal malpractice, and Oregon wrongful death act claims. 

Areas Served in Oregon

Although my law office is in Portland, I represent people throughout Oregon: Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Tigard, Aloha, Keizer, Grants Pass, Ashland, Oregon City, McMinnville, Redmond, Bethany, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville, Boring, Damascus, Hood River, Baker City, Washington County, Multnomah County, Columbia County, Clackamas County, Lane County, Deschutes County, Malheur County, Wheeler County, Lake County, Marion County, Harney County, Grant County. ‍

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