John E. Casperson
   
Law Firm: Holmes Weddle & Barcott
   
Address: 999 Third Avenue, Suite 2600
  Seattle, WA 98104
   
Phone: 206-292-8008
Fax: 206-340-0289
   
E-mail Address: jcasperson@hwb-law.com
   
Education: Bachelor of Science: Utah State University, Cum Laude, 1975; National Merit Scholar. Juris Doctor, Cum Laude: Brigham Young University, 1979.
   
Court Admissions: Washington State Courts; Washington Federal Courts; Alaska State Courts; Alaska Federal Courts; Utah State Courts (inactive); United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
   
Legal Experience
 
and Work History:

Prior to joining the firm in 1984, Mr. Casperson served as law clerk to Honorable Milton M. Souter, Superior Court Judge, State of Alaska, from 1979-1980. He also served as General Counsel to the Alaska Public Employees Association, 1980-1984, handling a wide variety of matters, including litigation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice complaints.

Mr. Casperson practices in the firm’s Seattle office and has represented clients in many areas of practice, with a majority of his work in matters related to maritime law, commercial litigation, and corporate concerns. Mr. Casperson also serves as a mediator.

   
Focus of Law Practice: Corporations; Employment; Insurance; Admiralty/Maritime.
   
Professional Associations:

Mr. Casperson served as the Administrator of the APEA Legal Trust Fund, a prepaid legal service plan for APEA members. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Alaska State Employees Federal Credit Union.

Mr. Casperson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Alaska Bar Association, and the Maritime Law Association of the United States.

   
Alternative Dispute  
Resolution (ADR) Training: Attended ADR CLE.
   
ADR Experience: Mr. Casperson does approximately two ADR mediations per month pursuant to CR 39.1.
   
ADR Practice Areas:

Admiralty/Maritime, Employment