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Retired
Earl P. Lasher
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Attorney bio
Retired – 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
- 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 (Seattle University); 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
Education
University of Washington
Juris Doctor, 1966
University of Oregon
B.S. (History, Economics)
Recognition & Activities
- Washington State Bar Association, Honorary Member
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Emeritis Retired Fellow
- American Arbitration 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, President, 1979-1985
- Washington Athletic Club, Board of Governors, 1989-1990
- 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
- Washington State Bar Association, Honorary Member
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Emeritis Retired Fellow
- American Arbitration 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, President, 1979-1985
- Washington Athletic Club, Board of Governors, 1989-1990
- 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