Prior to joining the firm in 1984, Mr. Casperson served as law clerk to Honorable Milton M. Souter, Superior Court Judge, State of Alaska, from 1979-80. He also served as General Counsel to the Alaska Public Employees Association, 1980 84, handling a wide variety of matters, including litigation, contract negotiations, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice complaints. Mr. Casperson practices in the firm’s Seattle office and has represented clients in many areas of practice, with a majority of his work in matters related to maritime law, finance, commercial litigation and corporate concerns. Mr. Casperson also serves as a mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Casperson served as the Administrator of the APEA Legal Trust Fund, a prepaid legal service plan for APEA members. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Alaska State Employees Federal Credit Union. Mr. Casperson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Alaska Bar Association and the Maritime Law Association of the United States.