 Peter L. Barnhisel
E-Mail: barnhisel@bwbslaw.com
Education
University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 1966; Oregon Law Review,
Associate Editor,
Stanford University, Bachelor's Degree, General Engineering, 1961
Continuing Legal Education seminars, 1966 through present
Professional Experience
1966-69 - Associate attorney, McCulloch, Dezendorf, Spears & Lubersky, Portland,
Oregon
1970 to date - partnership with John B. Fenner. Now the firm of
Barnhisel, Willis, Barlow & Stephens, P.C.
Panel of Arbitrators - American Arbitration Association; Arbitration
Services of Portland: 21st Judicial District Arbitration Program
Admitted to Practice September,
1966
Oregon State Bar Association
Board
of Governors 1974-77; Board of Bar Examiners 1979-82; State Professional Responsibility
Board 1988-91; Estate Planning Section Executive Committee 1981-83; Constitutional Law
Section Executive Committee 1992-94
Federal Bar Association
United States District Court; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals;
United States Supreme Court; Lawyer Representative, Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference,
1989-1992, Chair 1991-92.
Professional Affiliations
Oregon State Bar Association
Benton County Bar Association
American Bar Association
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Practice Emphasis
General practice with emphasis on litigation in all Oregon State and
Federal Courts, business law, wills and estate planning, real estate, and legal
counseling. Experience includes preparation for and trial of complex cases; appeals;
arbitrations; administrative hearings; probate administration; trust and will preparation;
banking law; conservatorships and guardianships; planning for and structuring of business
entities (sole proprietorships, LLC's, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations); negotiations.
Publications
Guardianships and Conservatorships, Oregon State Bar, 1993, 1996, 2000,
2004;
Relationship Between Federal and State Courts, Federal Civil Litigation in Oregon,
Oregon State Bar, 1994, 1996, 2002.
Military Service
Lt.jg. U.S. Navy, 1961-1963 active duty, Destroyer Engineering officer.
Community/Civic Activities
Board of Directors, Benton County Bank, 1978-1993; Elder and Trustee, First Presbyterian
Church, Corvallis; Corvallis Arts Center, Board of Directors; past President,
Corvallis-OSU Symphony Society; Trustee, Good Samaritan Hospital
Foundation; Oregon Coast Aquarium Board of Directors; Corvallis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Benton
County Historical Society, Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission 1990-95 (chair 94, 95).
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BARNHISEL
WILLIS
BARLOW &
STEPHENS, PC
Attorneys at Law
Corvallis, Oregon
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