Anthony J. Motschenbacher

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Motschenbacher & Blattner llp, Portland, Oregon. Partner and founder, 1996-present. Emphasis on corporate and business transactions, tax, real estate, contract negotiations, employment issues, employee benefits, and construction law.

Preston Gates & Ellis, Portland, Oregon. Associate, 1994-1996. Emphasis on corporate and business transactions, telecommunications, real estate, business litigation, and securities.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland, Oregon. Associate, 1990-1994. Emphasis on corporate transactions, real estate, banking, securities, and collections.

BAR ADMISSIONS:

Oregon State Bar Association, 1990.
Washington State Bar Association, 1992.

EDUCATION:

Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon. Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, 1990. Class Rank: 3/127. Associate Editor, Willamette Law Review. Moot Court Board. High Papers: Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Federal Taxation, Corporate Finance, Commercial Transactions.

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. Bachelor of Science, Double Major, Finance and Management, 1987. Class Standing: Top 10 percent. Awarded Faculty Nomination, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society for Academic excellence and class leadership.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

American Bar Association, Member, 1991-2000.
LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest peer review rating (AV)
Multnomah Bar Association, Member, 1990-present.
Oregon State Bar Association, Member, 1990-present.
Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners, 1999-2002, Vice Chairman, 2001-2002.
Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine, November 2009; Super Lawyer Designation.
Washington State Bar Association, Member, 1992-present.

PERSONAL & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:

Freshman Basketball Coach, Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon, 2000-2003.

Freshman Baseball Coach, Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon, 2002-2004.

Baseball Manager, Portland, Oregon. Interaction with hostile parents. Developed and implemented practice and game strategies for Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. 1998 District Champions, Babe Ruth; 1993, 1997, 1998 & 1999, League Champions, Babe Ruth; 1992 & 1993 League Champions, Little League.

Basketball Coach, Cal Young Middle School and Willagillespie School, Eugene, Oregon. Head coach for 5th, 7th and 8th grade boys basketball. Won 1985 and 1986 City Championships. 1984-1987.

D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Portland, Oregon. Incorporator, volunteer general counsel and board member, 1992-2001.

First Christian Church, Board Member, 2003-2005; Trustee 2005-2007; Senior Trustee 2008.