SIU & CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Kirsten Curtis is a Shareholder in Bullivant’s Insurance group who is adept at assisting Special Investigation Units with defense of first and third-party claims. With over a decade of experience, she is a trusted advisor to coverage providers in Oregon and Washington and is known for her skill drafting coverage opinions and managing all phases of claims litigation.
Kirsten has over a dozen jury and bench trials in Oregon and Washington under her belt, as well as court mandated and binding arbitrations. She sits as an arbitrator in Multnomah and Deschutes Counties in Oregon, and is also appointed as an arbitrator for UIM arbitrations.
Based in Central Oregon, Kirsten brings a unique familiarity with the central and eastern Oregon jurisdictions.
PRACTICE AREAS
ADMISSIONS
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2011
- Washington, 2015
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Supreme Court of Washington
- Supreme Court of Oregon
- Oregon Court of Appeals
EDUCATION
- University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law – J.D., 2011
- Oregon State University – B.A., Political Science, 2006
MEMBERSHIPS
- Cascade Women Lawyers, President
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC), Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member, Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation
- Central Oregon Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
OUTSIDE THE FIRM
Proudly living in Bend, Oregon, Kirsten and her family enjoy spending time floating the river, attending concerts, and playing in the snow. When not working, Kirsten can often be found baking or walking with her Siberian Husky.