David Cramer

Practice Areas

Mr. Cramer represents clients in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters. He is regional counsel for a major recreational products manufacturer, and has devotes a substantial portion of his practice to litigating claims involving product liability, aviation, premises liability, and defending financial institutions and creditors’ rights. He devotes part of his practice to representing and advising businesses in transactional matters, and when necessary, commercial litigation.

Education

Juris Doctor (summa cum laude), The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (2011)
- Woolsack Honor Society
- Penn State Law Review Editorial Board, Articles Editor
Bachelor of Arts, Linfield College (2005)

Court Admissions

Oregon State Circuit Court
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Washington State Superior Court
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Recognition and Affiliations

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC) – Board Member (2024 – 2025)
OADC – Chair, Product Liability Section (2022 – 2023)
Multnomah Bar Association

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019 – 2023)

Publications

“Miller v. Agripac: From Allegation to Allocation—How the Recent Decision Impacts Oregon’s Comparative Negligence Scheme,” The Verdict, 2023, Issue 3 (co-author with T. Purcell and J. Carter) (presented with T. Purcell at OADC’s Annual Meeting in 2023)
“The Design It Is A-Changin’: Avoiding the ‘Feasibility’ Exception of OEC 407 in Product Liability Cases,” The Verdict, 2013, Issue 4
“McKenzie v. A.W. Chesterton: A ‘Substantial Change’ in Oregon Product Liability Law?” The Verdict, 2016, Issue 4
“Judge’s Bio – Hon. William D. Cramer Jr.,” The Verdict, 2017, Issue 4
“Gimme a Second Chance! – ORCP 64 Motions for a New Trial” The Verdict, 2020, Issue 4

Representative Cases

Obtained dismissal of client for lack of personal jurisdiction at the Oregon Supreme Court through writ of mandamus. Opinion at Cox v. HP Inc., 368 Or. 477 (2021).
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of timber purchaser in Employer Liability Law claim arising out of wrongful death and successfully defended victory on appeal.
Represented fixed base operators (FBO) in litigation arising out of aviation accidents;
Represented recreational vehicle manufacturer in personal injury cases in Oregon and Washington, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
Defended Part 133 operator in claims arising out of tree harvesting operations.
Defended automobile manufacturer in personal injury case to achieve favorable settlement and defended the same in a subrogation arbitration over PIP benefits, obtaining a defense judgment on the subrogation portion of the case.
Obtained summary judgment for major flooring manufacturer in slip-and-fall case in Oregon.