SLAM LAW - Swanson, Lathen, Alexander, McCann, Prestwich, PC

J. Michael “Mic” Alexander Partner PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury Products Liability Legal & Medical Malpractice Insurance (Coverage Matters, Plaintiff) Appeals Admitted to the Oregon State Bar, 1975 Admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court EDUCATION: Stanford University (B.A. 1968) Willamette University College of Law (J.D. 1975) Associate Editor, Willamette Law Journal, 1974-1975 2nd Lt.-Capt., U.S. Air Force, 1968-1972 RECOGNITION: AV-Rated peer review rating with Martindale-Hubbell, Oregon Super Lawyers 2007-2009 MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Appellate Attorneys American College of Trial Lawyers American Association for Justice Marion County Bar Association National College of Advocacy Oregon State Bar Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, 1984-1988, 1996-2002, President 2002-2003). Mr. Alexander’s practice emphasizes civil litigation and appeals, particularly personal injury and insurance coverage disputes. He has tried approximately 100 jury trials, and has handled approximately 300 civil appeals. Mr. Alexander was born in Beaumont, Texas. He is married and has two grown daughters. He served in the United States Air Force as a missile launch officer from 1968-72, receiving an honorable discharge at that time. His professional work includes the following: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: 2006 Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedures Committee American Academy of Appellate Attorneys, 1991-Present. American Board of Trial Advocates, Inducted 2003 American College of Trial Lawyers, Inducted March 2002 American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) 1982-Present. American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) Nat’l College of Advocacy (Advocate), 1993-Present AV-Rated in Martindale Hubbell Civil Law Advisory Committee, 2001-2004 Conflict of Laws Study Group, 2000-2001 Best Lawyers in America Oregon Super Lawyers Marion County Bar Association, 1975-Present Oregon Council on Court Procedures, 1995-2000; Chair, 1999-2000 Oregon Jury Foundation Project, Board of Directors, 2000-2001 Oregon Rule of Law Program - Russia, 2002-2007 Oregon State Bar, 1975-Present Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, 1975-Present President, 2002-2003 Awards Committee, 2000-2003 Board of Governors, 1984-88, 1994-200 Ethical Rule Change Committee, 2001-2003 Legislative Committee, 1993-present APPOINTMENTS Oregon Circuit and Appellate Courts U.S. Federal District Court of Oregon 9th Cir. U.S. Court Of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court AWARDS: OTLA Volunteer of the Year OTLA President’s Award, 2001 Owen M. Panner Professionalism Award, 2004 PUBLICATIONS: Associate Editor, Willamette Law Journal, 1974-1975 Co-author, Insurance CLE - "Insurance Agents and Brokers", 1983 Author, Torts CLE - "Vicarious Liability", 1992 Author, Insurance CLE – "Extracontractual Damages", 1996, revised 1999 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: CLE Seminar: “Trial Communication Skills - How to be Effective in the Courtroom”, 4/21/95 CLE Seminar: “Torts & Civil Practice: New Oregon Legislative Changes”, 10/19/95 Hooding Ceremony, 1996 Willamette University School of Law CLE Seminar: “Handling Insurance Disputes”, 1/31/97 1997 OTLA Convention: “Wooing the Jury: Opening & Closing Arguments” Orientation Program on Professionalism, Willamette University, 8/21/97 Marion County Bar, Brown Bag Series: “Successful Motion Practices”, 11/12/97 Trial Practice Class, Willamette University: “Closing Arguments” 1/13/98 Negotiation Class, Willamette University: “Negotiations”, 3/11/99 CLE SEMINAR: “From Classroom to Courtroom: Trial Techniques for the New Lawyer, 10/99 CLE Seminar: “Basics of Handling Auto Cases” 12/3/99 Mock Trial Class, Willamette University: “Voir Dire”, 4/4/00 CLE Seminar: “Keys to Winning an Appeal” 4/13/00 CLE Seminar: “Handling Auto Accident Cases” 6/9/00 CLE Seminar: “Practicing Law in the Oregon Court of Appeals” 5/03 Pacific Conference, Maui, Hawaii: Presentation- Solution to Medical Malpractice Insurance Crisis, 12/03 Willamette University Orientation, 2004 ILLUSTRATIVE CASES: Trials Vanduren v. Wilson, Lane County Circuit Court No. 169918280, Plaintiff’s verdict in excess of one million dollars. Parmenter v. Farmers Insurance Co., Lane County Circuit Court, Plaintiff’s verdict in an action directly against an uninsured motorist carrier. See Carrier v. Hicks below. APPEALS: Carrier v. Hicks, 316 Or 341, 851 P2d 581, establishing the right to trial by jury in uninsured motorist cases. Gaston v. Parsons, 318 Or 247, 864 P2d 1319, articulating the discovery rule for statute of limitations purposes. Krieger v. Just, 319 Or 328, 876 P3d 754, discussing issues of the application of the Tort Claims Act. Massee and Massee, 328 Or 195, 970 P2d 1203 (1999), addresses the application of a homemaker’s contribution to acquisition of marital assets. Molodyh v. Truck Insurance Exchange, 304 Or 290, 744 P2d 992, establishing a right to jury trial following appraisal in fire insurance cases. Rogers v. Meridian Park Hospital, 307 Or 612, 772 P2d 929, disapproving use of the “error of judgment” instruction in professional negligence cases. Seely v. Hanson, 317 Or 476, 857 P2d 476, addressing the proof necessary to impose sanctions. Shoup v. Walmart, 335 Or 164, 61 P3d 928 (2003), reversed prior reasoning and application of the “we can’t tell rule” for special v. general verdict. Slogowski v. Lyness, 324 Or 436, 927 P2d 587, dealing with a utility company’s obligation to inspect dangerous trees along its right of way. Weber and Weber, 337 Or 55, 91 P3d 706 (2004), rejects claim that husband’s post divorce increase in income, in and of itself, is sufficient to justify an upward increase in spousal support when the increase restore’s husband’s income to a level enjoyed at some time during the marriage.