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Mr. Jackson is a longtime resident of Eugene. His high school alma mater being Churchill. As a teen, Mr. Jackson was introduced to the business of insurance, pitching in at his father’s agency – Rick Jackson Insurance.

From the University of Oregon, Mr. Jackson earned his Bachelor of Arts in History, with special emphasis on American History and African History. Additionally, a minor was earned in Computer Information Technology. An undergraduate class offered by the legendary Professor Jim Klonski provided Mr. Jackson the opportunity to participate in a Supreme Court simulation; the exposure proved to be pivotal for future career decisions.

Continuing with the University of Oregon, Mr. Jackson moved directly into the Law School. In addition to the academic rigors of the program, he volunteered as an intern for the Lane County Circuit Court, and worked for the insurance defense firm Kurtz, Ford, and Johnson.

Mr. Jackson earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD), passed the state bar exam, and then accepted a position as Law Clerk for Judge Charles Carlson, of the Lane County Circuit Court.

Within a year, Mr. Jackson was offered a position as an associate attorney with the prestigious firm, Frohnmayer, Deatherage, Jamieson, Moore, Armosino & McGovern – one of the most respected and oldest law firms in Oregon. There, he gained invaluable experience as an insurance defense attorney. In addition, Mr. Jackson worked on domestic, corporate, and criminal cases.

Missing the closeness of their extended families, Mr. Jackson and his wife made the decision to return to Eugene. In January of 2008, Mr. Jackson founded Jackson Law Office, LLC. The mission of his firm would remain simple: Help everyday people navigate the minefield of personal injury claims. While Mr. Jackson’s primary caseload involves injury claims and lawsuits, he also helps clients with insurance claim denials and property claims.

Wanting to contribute to his community, Mr. Jackson co-founded the Lane County Diabetes Coalition. The entities goal is to empower local sufferers of Type 2 Diabetes with their fight against this debilitating disease.

Outside the office and courtroom, Mr. Jackson is a devoted family man – happily married to his high school sweetheart, and the proud father of four children – Nora, Jonah, Clara, and Sarah. Hobbies include motorcycle riding, city league soccer for adults, and coaching his childrens’ sports teams.

Mike Arnold grew up in Parkville, Missouri, outside of Kansas City. He received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law, where he was a Wayne Morse Fellow.

During law school Mike clerked at the Lane County District Attorney's Office. Before joining Arnold Law Office, Mike was an associate at a Eugene personal injury firm. Mike represents clients in both state and federal courts and has extensive jury trial experience as both a civil litigator and a criminal prosecutor for the city of Eugene.

Since 1998, Mike has been a member of Eugene Rugby Football Club, competing in the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Jacy while working their small farm and winemaking. When not farming, they tend to spend their time hiking or whitewater rafting.

Practice Emphasis: Trial Lawyer

Organizations & Activities:

Oregon State Bar
Federal Bar (United States District Court for the District of Oregon & United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit)
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Lane County Bar Association
Roland K. Rodman American Inn of Court
Trial Practice Instructor, University of Oregon School of Law (2003, 2005, & 2006)

I have been practicing law for over 21 years. I am licensed and on active status in the states of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. I also represent clients on a national basis by affiliating with attorneys licensed in any given state where I have a client or project located. When I am not working on client matters I give presentations and publish law review articles on subjects of interest to land trusts and attorneys.