William P. Bergsten

William P. Bergsten

Phone: (253) 627-1181, Ext. 155
Phone: (253) 682-3155
E-Mail: wpb@mcgavick.com

Practice Areas:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Civil Litigation
Mediation

Admission to Practice:

  • 1968, Washington and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Education:

  • Washington State University, B.A. in Business, 1962
  • University of Oregon, J.D., 1967

Continued Education & Training:

  • U.S. Army, 1st Lt. Artillery based in Germany, 1962–1964
  • Trial Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, 1967-1971
  • Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Civil Division, 1971-1972

Memberships:

  • National Arbitration Forum
  • Broadway Center for the Arts – Former Board Member and President
  • Legal Foundation of Washington – Former Board Member and President, 1990-1993
  • Washington State Bar Association – Former Member of the Board of Governors,1987-1990; Former Treasurer, 1990
  • Law Fund – Former Board Member and Regional Vice President
  • Pierce County Bar Association – Former Member of Board of Trustees
  • Washington State Golf Association – Former President, 2005-2007; Current Board Member
  • PNGA/WSGA Properties, Inc. – Vice Chairman and Board Member
  • Who’s Who in American Law