$ 300-350 per hour
About William
Biography
I am a lifelong Alaskan and try to hike the Chugach Range as time allows.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
32 years
Employment and Labor
30%
32 years
Government
20%
16 years
Appeals
5%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alaska for 31 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 30 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of William A Earnhart
510 L Street, Suite 700, Anchorage, AK, 99501
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2018 | Employment & Labor
Knowledgable and Dedicated to Client Success
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.
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
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Mr. Earnhart is litigating for me and the city I work for on a termination of an employee.
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Perfect
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.
Posted by Kibe | February 05, 2018
Positive Experience
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.
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Mr Earnhart
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.
William A Earnhart's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
David Gross
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Mayor's Award for Public Service, Municipality of Anchorage
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Member, Birch, Horton, Bittner & Cherot
2013 - 2015
Counsel, Wohlforth Brecht and Cartledge
2010 - 2013
Senior Attorney, Municipality Of Anchorage
1994 - 2006
Partner, Lane Powell, PC & Predecessor Firms
Associations
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Alaska chapter)Member
2011 - Present
Alaska Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember, Former Chair
2006 - Present
Alaska Bar Association, Employment Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Sliter v. SSRAA
Defense verdict after jury trial
Education
1994
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Willamette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
2016 Convention
Staffing and Compensation Issues in the Outdoor Recreation Industry
2014
Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference
RETALIATION CLAIMS: Prevention and Mitigation
2012
Webinar
Social Media in the Workplace, a Holistic Approach
Publications
2017
2017
2014
Alaska Bar Rag
Negotiation Strategies: Some Rules For Deal-making
2013
Alaska Bar Rag
Collective Bargaining Rights and Public Employees
Languages
English
Activity
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