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ALVIN ZIONTZ, American Lawyer, Partner of ZIONTZ, CHESTNUT, VARNELL, BERLEY & SLONIM, specializing in the field of Trial and Appellate Practice, Federal Indian Law, Commercial and Corporate Law. Real Estate, Timber and Mineral Law. Fisheries, Environmental and Water Law. Professional Malpractice.

Background

Ziontz, Alvin J. was born on August 8, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

Wright Junior College. University of Illinois. University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1951).

Visiting Professor of Law, University of Iowa, Durham University, England, 1981.

Career

Worked at Ziontz, Chestnut, Varnell, Berley & Slonim (Seattle, Washington) specializing in Indian Affairs Law, Trial and Appellate Practice, Commercial, Corporate, Real Estate, Timber, Mineral, Fisheries, Environmental, Water, Bankruptcy, Federal Tax, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Employment Law, Probate and Estate Planning. Admitted to the bar, 1955, Washington. Visiting Professor of Law, University of Iowa, Durham University, England, 198l.

Member: Washington State and American Bar Associations.

Since 1964, the firm has been deeply involved in representing Indian Tribes and other Native organizations. Over the years approximately 70% of our time has been spent in work for Native American clients.

This has encompassed a full spectrum of significant Native legal issues. The firm also engages in a wide range of general legal work, including those practice areas listed above.

Achievements

  • ALVIN ZIONTZ has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Washington State and American Bar Associations.