KIRK JOHANSEN

Background

JOHANSEN, KIRK was born on April 27, 1949 in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States.

Education

University of Oregon (Bachelor of Science, 1971. Juris Doctor, 1974). Phi Delta Phi. Law Clerk to Judge Alfred T. Goodwin.

United States.

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1975.

Career

Worked at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Professional Corporation (Portland, Oregon) specializing in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Antitrust, Appellate, Bankruptcy and Creditor"s Rights, Business Law, Condemnation, Commercial Litigation, Complex Litigation, Construction Law, Energy and Environmental Law, Financial Institutions, Forest Products, Health Care Industry, Intellectual Property, International Law, Labor Relations, Land Use, Malpractice and Insurance Defense, Products Liability, Real Estate, Securities, Taxation, Workers" Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Oregon and United States. District Court for the District of Oregon.

1975, United States.

Tax Court and United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Phi Delta Phi. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Natural Resources, 1992-1996.

Law Clerk to Judge Alfred T. Goodwin, United States.

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1974-1975. Member: Oregon State Bar.

American Bar Association (Chairman, Forest Resources Committee, 1985-1987. Council, Section of Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law, 1991-1994).

On December 21, 1892, a Vermont lawyer named Ralph West. Wilbur was admitted to the Oregon Barometer

That date also marks the beginning of Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, one of the largest Oregon-based law firms, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1992. Built on an insurance defense practice started by Mr. Wilbur, the firm has retained the integrity and character of its New England founder through the century.

Today, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt is a regional law firm with offices in Portland, Oregon, Seattle and Vancouver, Washington and Washington, District of Columbia The firm"s full-service practice includes a major emphasis on business and corporate law, as well as one of the largest, most prominent litigation departments in the west.

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt has enjoyed the influence of many distinguished alumni, including two United States. Congressmen and a chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.

Achievements

• Kirk Johansen has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Oregon State Bar. American Bar Association (Chairman, Forest Resources Committee, 1985-1987. Council, Section of Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law, 1991-1994).