Cam Passmore
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(503) 675-4306
Cameron “Cam” Passmore is a native Oregonian and grew up in the Willamette Valley. When he is not zealously representing clients, you can probably find Cam on the water with his paddleboard, rooting for his Oregon Ducks, or exploring the Pacific Northwest. Before beginning a career in the law, Cam served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during Operation Enduring Freedom after 9-11 and had a career as a licensed independent insurance agent.
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Education
J.D., University of Colorado Boulder (CU), 2014
B.S. (Political Science), University of Oregon, 2011
A.A. (Oregon Transfer Degree), Linn-Benton Community College, 2009
A.A.S. (Aerospace Maintenance Technology), Community College of the Air Force, 2005
Practice & Experience
Cam joined Chinn Smith Winters in 2023 to focus his practice on civil defense work and employment litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Cam started his legal profession, in 2017, as a general practitioner. His experiences have touched on many areas of the law including contract litigation, entity formation, estates, and even maritime law. Having previously served as an Administrative Law Judge, Cam has seen controversies from a wide variety of perspectives.
Professional & Community Activities
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
United Way
C.A.S.A. of Lane County
David Frohnmayer Invitational
Challenge Air
Chamber of Commerce
Cam enjoys serving his community and bringing aid to the less fortunate. Cam served as both a Loaned Executive (2007-2010, 2014) and in allocations (2006-2010, 2017) for United Way, raising funds for local charities and reviewing applications for new funding. Cam became a Court Appointed Special Advocate in 2020 to help advocate for Oregon’s foster children. Cam has also served as a judge for the David Frohnmayer Invitational mock trial competition (2018) and enjoys interacting with those pursuing a career in the law.