Bill is a distinguished trial lawyer. Over the past thirty-five years, he has represented clients in over 70 jury trials in the state and federal courts of Washington, California, Alaska and Idaho. Bill focuses on complex litigation involving health care institutions and providers, scientific research centers, and product manufacturers, including pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Bill has represented hundreds of physicians, hospitals and clinics in medical malpractice cases; represented insureds and insurance companies in bad faith, breach of contract, and Consumer Protection Act cases; and acted as regional and local counsel in mass tort cases. He was a member of the team that represented Washington State in the successful litigation against the tobacco industry. Bill has repeatedly been included on the Super Lawyers list by Washington Law & Politics, the Best Lawyers in America list, and the Seattle's Top Lawyers list by Seattle Magazine.
Practice Areas
Education
University of Washington, J.D.
Executive Editor, Washington Law Review
University of Washington, B.A.
Memberships and Activities
Included in the 2007 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers:
President (1988-1989)
Federation of Defense and Corporate
Counsel: Toxic Tort and Environmental
Law Section, Chair (1997-1999);
Intellectual Property Section,
Chair (1999-2001);
Medical Malpractice Section,
Pharmaceutical Litigation Section,
Chair (2002-2004)
Washington State Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association