I am a lifelong Alaskan and try to hike the Chugach Range as time allows.
Practice areas
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.
28 years
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.
28 years
Regularly advises clients on all aspects of local and state governmental law and government contracting. Serves as general counsel to municipalities.
12 years
Successful appeals before State and Federal courts including federal circuit courts of appeal.
28 years
Successful representation of clients in contract disputes, accounting claims, OSHA and environmental claims.
20 years
Languages spoken
English
510 L Street
Suite 700
Anchorage, AK, 99501
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Inactive | 1996 | 05/07/2022 |
OR | Inactive | 1995 | 05/15/2022 |
AK | Active | 1994 | 03/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Mayor's Award for Public Service | Municipality of Anchorage | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Member | Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot | 2015 - 2017 |
Counsel | Wohlforth Brecht and Cartledge | 2013 - 2015 |
Senior Attorney | Municipality Of Anchorage | 2010 - 2013 |
Partner | Lane Powell, PC & Predecessor Firms | 1994 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association (Alaska chapter) | Member | 2015 - Present |
Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association | Member, Former Chair | 2011 - Present |
Alaska Bar Association, Employment Law Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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BHBC Blog | Elections May Have Consequences in Regard to Labor Law | 2017 |
BHBC Blog | ‘tis the Season: Christmas Party Liability Guidelines | 2017 |
Alaska Bar Rag | Negotiation Strategies: Some Rules For Deal-making | 2014 |
Alaska Bar Rag | Collective Bargaining Rights and Public Employees | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Willamette University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2016 Convention | Staffing and Compensation Issues in the Outdoor Recreation Industry | 2016 |
Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference | RETALIATION CLAIMS: Prevention and Mitigation | 2014 |
Webinar | Social Media in the Workplace, a Holistic Approach | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Orion Marine v. Seward | Defense verdict on summary judgment |
Briggs v. City of Palmer | Defense verdict at trial |
Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local 367 v. Municipality of Anchorage | Injunction upheld |
Revels v. Municipality of Anchorage | Defense jury verdict; upheld on appellate decision |
Travelers Casualty v. Gelbrich et al. | Dismissal on summary judgment |
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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.
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