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William L. Larkins Retired Partner
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Annette Kimmel503-542-3101|

A founding partner of this firm, Bill has retired from the practice of law. Over the course of his 40 years in practice, Bill Larkins handled all kinds of business disputes for national, regional and local clients. He is a problem solver. He dissected a case from the outset and mapped out the most likely outcomes, so that his clients could make informed strategic and tactical decisions in litigation. Bill believes that action guided by deliberation is the formula for the best and most cost-effective result in a case.

A founding partner of this firm, Bill has retired from the practice of law. Over the course of his 40 years in practice, Bill Larkins handled all kinds of business disputes for national, regional and local clients. He is a problem solver. He dissected a case from the outset and mapped out the most likely outcomes, so that his clients could make informed strategic and tactical decisions in litigation. Bill believes that action guided by deliberation is the formula for the best and most cost-effective result in a case.

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D., 1981
  • Stanford University, B.A., with distinction, 1977; Phi Beta Kappa
Experience

Partner, Larkins Vacura Kayser (1999-2021)

Associate General Counsel, U.S. Bancorp (1997-1999)

Corporate Counsel, U.S. Bancorp (1988-1996)

Recognitions

Oregon Super Lawyer (2009-2021)

Recognized in Best Lawyers® for Commercial Litigation and Banking and Finance Litigation in Oregon (2014-2021)

Lawyer of the Year in Banking and Finance Litigation in Oregon, Best Lawyers® (2018)

“AV Preeminent” Martindale-Hubbell ranking

Memberships

Past Member, Multnomah Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee

Past Member, Multnomah Bar Association Court Liaison Committee

Past member of the Oregon State Bar Business Law Section Financial Institutions Executive Committee, and Oregon State Bar Corporate Counsel Section Executive Committee.

Community Activities

Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Northwest, Board of Directors (2014-2019)

Artists Repertory Theatre Board of Directors (1996-2003; Chair, 1999-2001)