Practice Emphasis 
Mediation and arbitration

Education 
Bachelor of Science (History, Economics) University of Oregon

Juris Doctor, 1966, University of Washington

Representative Cases 
As Special Counsel to the Port of Seattle, was involved in Port legal affairs including the sale by the Port of more than $14 million in real estate

McCaw Dissolution
Co-lead counsel to largest marital dissolution in the United States.

Obert v. Environmental Research
This case has set the standards regarding fiduciary duties that general partners owe limited partners and it represents the latest word on the dissolution and reorganization of limited partnerships.

Fenner v. Lindsey
This case set the precedent for standards relating to malicious prosecution.

Bovy v. Graham, Cohen & Wampold
This was one of the first cases in the state on fiduciary duties owed partners. It is still the standard relating to fiduciary duties owed law partners in a firm.

Jeffers v. City of Seattle
This was a negligence case that dealt with the negligent infliction of emotional distress and the right of privacy. Client won a substantial judgment against the City.

Olympic Prefabrication v. K. K. Larson
In this construction litigation case, won a substantial victory for his client, Olympic Prefabrication, in a job-bidding case.

Louden v. Wall
In this Court of Appeals case dealing with the issue of adverse possession, represented Wall and won protection of the client’s property rights after a three-year battle.

Noteworthy 
Earl Lasher is the founder of Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson. He is an entrepreneur, a business and community leader, and an attorney who has dedicated his career to helping clients solve problems. His distinctions include:

Owner, Ray’s Boathouse Restaurant

Owner Yarrow Bay Grill Restaurant

Founder, Director of the federally chartered Commerce Bank; Executive Committee

Finalist for Appointment to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, an arbitrator and a mediator.

Adjunct professor at the University of Puget Sound Law School, Earl has taught litigation and negotiation techniques

Who’s Who in American Law and The Best Lawyers in America

Fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers

Sailing Team member, World Star Championships, 1975; Olympic Trials Finalist 1972, 1975

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Professional and Civic 
American Bar Association

King County Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

American Board of Trial Advocates

Community Development Round Table, Member

Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Former Foundation Board Member & Vice Chairman

YMCA of Greater Seattle, Former Board Member

Washington Athletic Club, Board of Trustees, 1989-90

Odyssey Maritime Museum, Board Chairman, 1988-2000

Northwest Hospital Foundation and Friends of Youth, Board President, 1975

Honored by Mayor of Seattle for community service and leadership in proclamation, March 21, 2000

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Trustee

King County Bar Association, Trustee

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