Effective January 1, 2017,
Gilroy & Napoli, LLC and Short Law Group, P.C. have merged to form Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP.
Effective January 1, 2017,
Short Law Group, P.C. and Gilroy & Napoli, LLC Short Law Group, PC and have merged to form Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP.
As former prosecutors for the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, John Gilroy and Jeff Napoli combine for over 25 years of felony and misdemeanor trial experience to offer a variety of legal services for clients in the Portland & Vancouver area and throughout Oregon and Washington State.
A general law practice, Gilroy & Napoli specialize in drunk driving and DUII defense cases, sexual harassment claims, employment discrimination matters, criminal defense, Measure 11 cases, and personal injury and accident lawsuits.
Recently, Jeff Napoli helped two Clatskanie utility female employees win $1.3 million settlement in sex-harassment case.
Read the full text of the story at OregonLive.com.
"I used John Gilroy with Gilroy & Napoli to represent me in a very complex and multi-faceted case. I travelled from Hawaii to deal with my case and made a point to interview several different firms. I felt instantly comfortable with John and his staff and never felt judged or looked down upon. Since I live across the Pacific Ocean and am not in state to deal with this legal matter, finding the right lawyer and firm was essential. My requirements were the following: knowledge of the law, loads of experience, amicable connections, excellent communication, likability, cost and ability to think outside the box. John Gilroy far exceeded my expectations on all accounts. His resume, experience and knowledge of the legal system are outstanding and his contacts and connections saved me both time and money. The amount I saved from his thinking outside of the box and directing me clearly on what to do covered more than his fees; I ended up saving money by using Gilroy and Napoli. He's also a very nice guy. This may not seem important; however, having a lawyer who has a good reputation among his peers and colleagues is necessary. Many lawyers will reference that they know everyone in the system, but he genuinely does. His professional history outlines it and my experience proves it. I highly recommend John Gilroy and Gilroy & Napoli."
"Needing a criminal attorney is a very scary and humbling thing. The best decision I made in this process was choosing John Gilroy to represent me"
"Things are very different from the laws in our home state. My wife found Jeff and John through Google and it was the best find ever. Jeff met with us and explained how the laws are administered, what to expect worst case and what he thought would be the outcome; (we came out better than expected). More importantly, he promised no surprises: and he delivered. The entire office was extremely professional, instilling the confidence we needed in a time when calm and reason are called for. Jeff Napoli is by far the most competent attorney I have witnessed and he knows the law. Jeff is very highly respected in the Washington County legal environment and for good reason. Thank you Jeff and thanks to the entire office."
"To anyone reading this take the time and make the call. It will change your life. Before talking to Mr. Napoli, I felt like I was all alone with no one in my corner. The staff at Gilroy & Napoli are so attentive to specific needs, I never felt alone. The strong and powerful feeling you need to fight your battle is there. Please call them. Let them hear your story. Don't be afraid. It was by far one of the most important calls I have ever made and will never ever be more thankful for their hard work."
"From the beginning John was straightforward, knowledgeable, and concerning. John helped me understand the process, and through his knowledge and experience was able to help me make complicated decisions. Considering that a measure 11 conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years 10 months in prison, the fact that John was able negotiate a significantly less sentence and a class of felony that would be expungeable was a good outcome considering the above mentioned possibility. After my release I sought John's representation again to have the felony expunged from my record, and again he delivered. Thank you John, I cannot say that enough!"
"I was scared and trembling. I didn't even know the difference between and misdemeanor and a felony, but I knew our family needed immediate legal help. I was greeted by the calm, kind and friendly voice of John Gilroy. He gave me information, advice and answered all my questions. I soon found that John was a family man who wanted nothing but the best for us. He took charge, worked hard and kept us informed every step of the way. John is well known and respected and he knows what needs to be done and how to do it.Of course you never want to make the call to an attorney, but if you have to, make it to a friend...Gilroy and Napoli."
I used John Gilroy with Gilroy & Napoli to represent me in a very complex and multi-faceted case. I travelled from Hawaii to deal with my case and made a point to interview several different firms. I felt instantly comfortable with John and his staff and never felt judged or looked down upon. Since I live across the Pacific Ocean and am not in state to deal with this legal matter, finding the right lawyer and firm was essential. My requirements were the following: knowledge of the law, loads of experience, amicable connections, excellent communication, likability, cost and ability to think outside the box. John Gilroy far exceeded my expectations on all accounts. His resume, experience and knowledge of the legal system are outstanding and his contacts and connections saved me both time and money. The amount I saved from his thinking outside of the box and directing me clearly on what to do covered more than his fees; I ended up saving money by using Gilroy and Napoli. He's also a very nice guy. This may not seem important; however, having a lawyer who has a good reputation among his peers and colleagues is necessary. Many lawyers will reference that they know everyone in the system, but he genuinely does. His professional history outlines it and my experience proves it. I highly recommend John Gilroy and Gilroy & Napoli.”
Needing a criminal attorney is a very scary and humbling thing. The best decision I made in this process was choosing John Gilroy to represent me”
Things are very different from the laws in our home state. My wife found Jeff and John through Google and it was the best find ever. Jeff met with us and explained how the laws are administered, what to expect worst case and what he thought would be the outcome; (we came out better than expected). More importantly, he promised no surprises: and he delivered. The entire office was extremely professional, instilling the confidence we needed in a time when calm and reason are called for. Jeff Napoli is by far the most competent attorney I have witnessed and he knows the law. Jeff is very highly respected in the Washington County legal environment and for good reason. Thank you Jeff and thanks to the entire office.”
To anyone reading this take the time and make the call. It will change your life. Before talking to Mr. Napoli, I felt like I was all alone with no one in my corner. The staff at Gilroy & Napoli are so attentive to specific needs, I never felt alone. The strong and powerful feeling you need to fight your battle is there. Please call them. Let them hear your story. Don't be afraid. It was by far one of the most important calls I have ever made and will never ever be more thankful for their hard work.”
From the beginning John was straightforward, knowledgeable, and concerning. John helped me understand the process, and through his knowledge and experience was able to help me make complicated decisions. Considering that a measure 11 conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years 10 months in prison, the fact that John was able negotiate a significantly less sentence and a class of felony that would be expungeable was a good outcome considering the above mentioned possibility. After my release I sought John's representation again to have the felony expunged from my record, and again he delivered. Thank you John, I cannot say that enough!”
I was scared and trembling. I didn't even know the difference between and misdemeanor and a felony, but I knew our family needed immediate legal help. I was greeted by the calm, kind and friendly voice of John Gilroy. He gave me information, advice and answered all my questions. I soon found that John was a family man who wanted nothing but the best for us. He took charge, worked hard and kept us informed every step of the way. John is well known and respected and he knows what needs to be done and how to do it.Of course you never want to make the call to an attorney, but if you have to, make it to a friend...Gilroy and Napoli.”
Please use the form below to get in touch with us, or call (503) 620-9887 for immediate help.
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only national organization composed of America’s Top Trial Lawyers. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Criminal Defense Attorney John Gilroy of Gilroy & Napoli, LLC has been selected to join this distinguished group of trial lawyers.
On June 12, 2014, Gilroy & Napoli, together with its co-counsel, The Gilroy Law Firm, filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court against Salem-Keizer School District and former School District employee Jose Moreno. The lawsuit alleges that during the course and scope of Moreno's employment as a teacher's aid at Whiteaker Middle School, Moreno sexually abused a non-verbal, autistic student. The lawsuit alleges claims of Sexual Abuse of a Child, Battery, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligence and Abuse of a Vulnerable Person.
Moreno was convicted of three counts of Sex Abuse I in Marion County and is currently incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Moreno's earliest release date is April 9, 2025.
We are hopeful that this lawsuit will raise public awareness and ultimately prevent further incidents of child abuse especially against vulnerable victims. In addition, we are hopeful that this lawsuit will bring justice to the victim and his family.
Read the Salem Statesman Journal story about the case.
Question 1: Do I really need to hire an attorney?
While legally it is possible to handle virtually all legal situations by representing
yourself, this is not recommended for several reasons. First, even a minor mistake
in terms of court proceedings or paperwork can undermine a case or even cause
it to be thrown out. Second, a person without significant legal knowledge may
not know when they are getting a good settlement or how to construct a good
case. Third, there are numerous expenses to legal proceedings that can easily
go into the thousands of dollars when preparing for court. It is important to know how costs factor in to your particular case.
Question 2: Do all Oregon attorneys charge the same amount?
No. Attorney fees can vary widely between firms and there is no set amount
required for legal consultation or services. Most firms have a payment structure
in line with the cases they handle, and not all cases are charged the same amount.
Most personal injury cases have no upfront fees but the attorney will take a
percentage of the money awarded. Other types of cases usually have some upfront
fees that cover services and then billable hours if the work goes over these
initial services.
Question 3: Should I accept a settlement offer from an insurance company?
Unless you already have legal expertise, it is best to contact our firm and
discuss with us any settlement offer you are given before you accept it. There
are many parts to a settlement, and you can be sure that the first offer from
a company is going to the absolute lowest they think they can get away with.
We often help clients to renegotiate their settlements, and we only charge a
fee if we help them to secure a higher payment.
Question 4: Why is it important to hire an attorney that has gone to trial
consistently?
The simple fact is that the vast majority of personal injury attorneys never
actually go to trial. Their cases are settled out of court so often that they
are out of practice when it comes to trials. Some lawyers may even have developed
an aversion to trials that keeps them settling for smaller amounts than they
might get if they went to trial. Going to trial always presents risk, but we
treat every case as if it might go to trial because every case is important
enough to go to trial. Every case deserves that level of respect. Since we are
not afraid of trials, we tend to be involved in them more often and we have
garnered the respect of the insurance companies as a firm willing to face them
in court.
Question 5: What happens to the person I am suing?
It is a common misbelief that the average person is bankrupt by a personal
injury or accident case they lose. In the vast majority of cases, the defendant
in such a case does not pay anything directly except for their legal fees, and
some insurance companies may even cover that. The actual money for damages comes
from the insurance company.
Question 6: Are there any hidden fees?
No. All of our fees are upfront or clearly stated.
Question 7: What is my claim worth?
Every claim is different, and there are a lot of factors that go into determining
the value of a claim. It is always best to discuss your claim with one of our
attorneys in a free consultation so that we can show you how much your situation
could potentially be worth.
Question 8: What types of cases do you handle?
We have a very diverse law firm. We can handle Portland DUI cases, personal injury cases,
criminal defense cases, discrimination and harassment cases.
Question 9: Will my auto policy cover me? Do I have good insurance?
Every policy is different. It is best to discuss your particulars with one
of our attorneys in a free consultation.
Questions 10: Will I be able to stay in good contact with my attorney?
We are here for you throughout your case. We make every effort to respond to
clients in a timely fashion, even on weekends or at late hours. We understand
that any legal situation is a stressful experience, and many worries that can
keep you up at night are easily answered with a phone call or email. While we
can't be available 24/7, we make every effort to keep in touch with our clients.
Question 11: How long will my case take?
The length of a case is determined by many factors. Some cases are over within
a few months, others can take many months or over a year to complete. A case
length is not always within our control. It is determined by the complexity
of the case, the availability of the court and witnesses, and other factors.
Faster cases tend to be those that settle out of court, while a case that goes
to trial is guaranteed to last longer. We will ensure to take the time necessary
to do the best we can with your case. If this means the case needs to go longer,
then we will give it the time it needs to have the best outcome.
Question 12: Will I have to go to trial or appear in court?
While many cases do not go to trial, we treat each case as if it is headed
to trial because every case has the potential to go there. As a client, if the
case goes to trial, you will be required to attend, and we may recommend that
you testify. The good news is that we will be there every step of the way to
prepare you for trial and especially to prepare you for the witness stand.
Gilroy & Napoli is a full-service law firm providing exceptional legal representation to clients in Oregon and the greater Portland metro area.