William P. Bergsten
Phone: (253) 627-1181, Ext. 155
Direct: (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