Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC

Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC is a Salem-based personal injury firm with over 60 years of experience representing Oregon injury victims. Led by third-generation attorneys Brian Lathen and Travis Prestwich, the firm handles car accidents, premises liability, nursing home neglect, mesothelioma, and wrongful death claims throughout Oregon, aggressively pursuing full claim value on a contingency fee basis.

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Swanson Lathen Prestwich, PC is a Salem-based personal injury law firm with more than six decades of experience representing Oregon injury victims and their families. Founded in 1958 as Brown & Burt, PC, the firm has evolved through three generations of attorneys dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and securing meaningful compensation for those harmed through no fault of their own.

The firm's current leadership includes Brian Lathen and Travis Prestwich, who represent the third generation of personal injury lawyers at the practice. Both attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims, bringing deep experience and a client-centered approach to every case. The firm serves clients throughout Oregon, from Salem to Portland and beyond, handling a broad range of accident and negligence matters.

Swanson Lathen Prestwich handles car accidents, motorcycle collisions, trucking accidents, and pedestrian injuries caused by reckless drivers. The firm also represents clients in premises liability cases, holding property owners responsible for unsafe conditions that result in injury. Beyond traffic-related claims, the practice handles nursing home neglect and abuse, sexual abuse cases, mesothelioma matters stemming from asbestos exposure, wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injuries, and defective product litigation. This comprehensive practice reflects the firm's commitment to standing against both individual wrongdoers and large corporations whose negligence has caused serious harm.

The firm's philosophy centers on honest advocacy and unwavering representation. Rather than accepting quick settlements from insurance companies, Swanson Lathen Prestwich aggressively pursues the full value of each client's claim. Attorneys take time to listen to clients, explain their options clearly, and handle the administrative burden of the case so clients can focus on recovery. Client testimonials consistently highlight the firm's professionalism, genuine care, and willingness to fight for substantial results—even against large national companies and well-resourced defendants.

The firm represents individuals and families exclusively, never insurers or corporate defendants. This focused practice allows the attorneys to develop deep expertise in personal injury law while maintaining an undivided loyalty to their clients. Whether a case involves medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or the wrongful death of a loved one, Swanson Lathen Prestwich approaches the matter with the experience, work ethic, and integrity necessary to achieve meaningful recovery. The firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf.

Overview compiled from the firm's website