Lorrie H. Spencer

Senior Associate She/Her

Overview

Lorrie Heape Spencer is a senior litigation attorney in the Oregon workers’ compensation practice group. Prior to joining Reinisch Wilson PC in 2021, Lorrie was a litigator in the public sector then practiced workers’ compensation defense in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Lorrie has defended her respective clients in dozens of jury trials, bench trials, and Hearings.

Lorrie, a native of the Chicago suburbs, received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University before receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. There, she was an Executive Editor of the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation. While in law school, Lorrie clerked at the Oregon Department of Justice and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office gaining valuable experience researching, writing, litigating, and negotiating complex cases as well as providing advice to clients.

Extraordinary client service requires being attentive to the needs of each client and working efficiently and  effectively towards a shared goal. In the complex system of workers’ compensation, open communication and a clear understanding of the client’s priorities are paramount.

I believe that clients deserve an aggressive approach to evaluating every defense option, acquired through a detailed understanding and analysis of the law and facts. With this in mind, my approach is to assess each issue with attention to detail and timely communication, collaboratively creating a plan to achieve the best possible outcome.

My husband and I enjoy re-watching seasons of The Office on the weekends, while trying to entertain our infant son. We also enjoy spending time at the Coast, and grabbing lunch or dinner at Mo’s.

  • Instructor of Firm’s Basic Workers’ Compensation (WC) Course, certifying claims professionals to process WC claims
  • Member of WC Section’s Access to Justice Committee of Oregon State Bar (OSB)
  • Member of WC Section’s Going Forward Committee of OSB
  • Attorney Mentor to first year law students at the University of Oregon’s School of Law
  • Member of Firm’s Investment Committee
  • “Don’t Panic! Legal Considerations in Mental Health Claims”, presented at WCCA’s Virtual Training Seminar, February 18, 2025
  • “Litigation Tips and Traps: Identifying and Responding to Litigation Tactics”, presented at client continuing education seminar, February 26, 2025
  • “2024 Legal Updates” webinar presented to Gallagher Basset on September 4, 2024
  • “Everything Settlements: New Laws, Valuation of Claims and Negotiation Tips” presented at Oregon Claims School, May 8, 2024
  • “2024 Legislative Update,” webinar presented to Liberty Mutual Insurance/Helmsman Management Services on November 28, 2023