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William A Earnhart

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Avvo Rating9.7
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Licensed for 26 years
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About William

I am a lifelong Alaskan and try to hike the Chugach Range as time allows.

Practice areas

OtherAppealsGovernmentEmployment and laborLitigation
  1. Litigation: 40%

    Has defended businesses in numerous successful jury trials in both Federal and State Courts. makes every effort toward an efficient and fair settlement, but also a skilled trial attorney when necessary.

    26 years

  2. Employment and labor: 30%

    Lead attorney and negotiator of Collective bargaining agreements. Lead attorney for employers in administrative matters and appeals including discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful termination, ADA, FMLA, and retaliation and OSHA claims.

    26 years

  3. Government: 20%

    Regularly advises clients on all aspects of local and state governmental law and government contracting. Serves as general counsel to municipalities.

    10 years

  4. Appeals: 5%

    Successful appeals before State and Federal courts including federal circuit courts of appeal.

    26 years

  1. Construction and development: 5%

    Successful representation of clients in contract disputes, accounting claims, OSHA and environmental claims.

    18 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

510 L Street
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510 L Street
Suite 700
Anchorage, AK, 99501

Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAInactive199610/19/2020
ORInactive199511/09/2020
AKActive199409/02/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers3
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Mayor's Award for Public ServiceMunicipality of Anchorage2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
MemberBirch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot2015 - 2017
CounselWohlforth Brecht and Cartledge2013 - 2015
Senior AttorneyMunicipality Of Anchorage2010 - 2013
PartnerLane Powell, PC & Predecessor Firms1994 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Federal Bar Association (Alaska chapter)Member2015 - Present
Alaska Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember, Former Chair2011 - Present
Alaska Bar Association, Employment Law SectionMember2006 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
BHBC BlogElections May Have Consequences in Regard to Labor Law2017
BHBC Blog‘tis the Season: Christmas Party Liability Guidelines2017
Alaska Bar RagNegotiation Strategies: Some Rules For Deal-making2014
Alaska Bar RagCollective Bargaining Rights and Public Employees2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Washington School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
Willamette UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
2016 ConventionStaffing and Compensation Issues in the Outdoor Recreation Industry2016
Alaska Municipal League Annual ConferenceRETALIATION CLAIMS: Prevention and Mitigation2014
WebinarSocial Media in the Workplace, a Holistic Approach2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Orion Marine v. SewardDefense verdict on summary judgment
Briggs v. City of PalmerDefense verdict at trial
Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local 367 v. Municipality of AnchorageInjunction upheld
Revels v. Municipality of AnchorageDefense jury verdict; upheld on appellate decision
Travelers Casualty v. Gelbrich et al.Dismissal on summary judgment
Sliter v. SSRAADefense verdict after jury trial

Reviews

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5 Star
83%
4 Star
17%
3 Star
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Review William Earnhart

Knowledgable and Dedicated to Client Success

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You can tell by speaking to Mr. Earnhart that he is passionate and well versed in the areas of labor and municipal law. Truly a great communicator, he has a very affable manner and the innate ability to break down and describe complex legal concepts.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Positive Experience

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I was pleased with my dealings with Mr. Earnhart. He was upfront, timely, knowledgeable and got right to the heart of the matter. I appreciated his direct approach.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Perfect

Posted by

Will helped our firm when a former employee filed a complaint against us. Our case was successful and have Will to thank for his guidance and knowledge.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Mr Earnhart

Posted by

Mr Earnhart is very knowledgeable in the area of URESA Law. Excellent information and he has worked thru e-mail which is great for me.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Knowledgeable and Responsive

Posted by

Mr. Earnhart's prior government experience and drive to bring our issue to a resolution has been instrumental in reducing the length of the settlement process. Mr. Earnhart does a great job of providing timely updates and communicating next steps.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Review

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Mr. Earnhart is litigating for me and the city I work for on a termination of an employee.
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Hired attorney

Attorney endorsements

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David Gross, Litigation Attorney on Feb 24, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Will Earnhart has been at Birch Horton for almost 2 years, but has been practicing law for over 20 years. I consider Will to be one of the best litigators around. He will take on a case and will not stop until he has obtained a successful result. I would strongly recommend Will to anyone facing a lawsuit.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$300-$350/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card