Expertise
More than forty years as a lawyer, arbitrator and mediator. Resolving business and commercial disputes including banking, real estate, securities, contracts, construction, insurance coverage, transportation (rail and motor carrier), business torts, statutory claims and consumer claims.
O. Meredith (Met) Wilson Jr., Esq.
Resolving commercial and business disputes as an arbitrator and as a mediator in Oregon and Washington.
Work History
Principal and proprietor of Wilson Dispute Resolution since August 1, 2005. Partner, Lane Powell PC (and predecessor firms), December 1, 1969-July 31, 2005. Associate July 26, 1965 to November 30, 1969. Martindale-Hubbell AV rated since 1972. Oregon Super Lawyer in Dispute Resolution 2006.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience
Arbitrator and mediator for American Arbitration Association, FINRA, formerlythe National Association of Securities Dealers, Arbitration Service of Portland, American Health Lawyers Association. Volunteer mediator in small claims court and the Oregon Court of Appeals. Accepts private engagements. Certified as a professional mediator by the International Mediation Institute, www.imimediation.org, mediate.com certified mediator www.mediate.com.
Arbitrator and Mediator Training
Extensive AAA and NASD (FINRA) arbitration training. More than 100 hours of mediation training.
Professional Licenses
Admitted to the bars of Oregon (1965) and Washington (1985), Inactive status in Washington (2007).
Education
Harvard University (AB, Economics, cum laude-1961); University of Minnesota (LLB, magna cum laude-1965, order of the coif, Law Review 1963-65, Case Editor 1964-65).
References
Paul T. Fortino, Perkins Coie, (503) 727-2014; David B. Markowitz, Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf, (503) 295-3085; Michael J. Esler, Esler, Stephens & Buckley, (503) 223-1510; Christopher H. Kent, Kent & Johnson LLP, (503) 220-0717; Kevin P. O'Connell, Hagen O'Connell LLP (503) 227-2900. Others on request.
Will Travel
Reimbursement of reasonable expenses outside Portland.