About John Edwin Haapala
John Edwin Haapala Jr. is an attorney based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in estate planning and Social Security disability law. He has been practicing law in Oregon since 2006, focusing on assisting clients with disability applications, hearings, and federal appeals. In 2023, he expanded his practice to include estate planning services, offering guidance on wills, trusts, and other estate-related matters. Mr.
Haapala earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. He holds an Intellectual Property Certificate from the same institution. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2021, he was admitted to practice before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in federal court since his first year of practice, winning his first U.S.
district court appeal in that year. Mr. Haapala is the founder of Haapalaw, LLC, located at 401 E. 10th Ave., Suite 240, Eugene, OR 97401. The firm offers free consultations and is committed to providing personalized legal representation to clients in Oregon.
He is a member of the Oregon State Bar and has been recognized for his expertise in Social Security disability law. Clients have praised his attentiveness, thoroughness, and professionalism — Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Haapala enjoys farming and the outdoors. He resides on a farm near Junction City, Oregon, with his wife, April, and their five children. The family engages in activities such as growing lavender, hot peppers, and Christmas trees.
