William (Rick) F. Martson Jr.

Rick is now retired. When Rick was active professionally this was his biography.

Rick has a broad range of commercial litigation experience, including securities, shareholders rights, defense of accountants, natural resources-based and environmental litigation. He has tried over 200 cases and more than 75 injunctive proceedings to conclusion.

Examples of some of the cases Rick has handled are:

Rick attended the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, and received a B.A. in 1969 from Washington & Jefferson College, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa; and a J.D. in 1972 from the University of Michigan, magna cum laude, where he was awarded Order of the Coif. He began his legal career as an associate in 1972 at Davies, Biggs, Strayer, Stoel and Boley in Portland. In 1974, he joined Tonkon Torp LLP as an associate, becoming a partner in 1978. He became of counsel in 2014.

Rick was the 2009-2010 President of the International Society of Barristers. He became a fellow of the International Society of Barristers in 1995. In 1999 he was appointed to the Board and in 2009 he became President of that organization. Rick served on the Oregon Historical Society Board from 1990–2009, serving as President during 1997–1999; Treasurer during 1994–1997; and Assistant Treasurer during 1992–1994. Other activities include past membership on the Boards for the Oregon Trail Foundation, Molalla Elementary School District #35 Board – Chairperson, 1991–1993, and the Albertina-Kerr Center for Children – Past Treasurer.

In 2006, Rick taught at Tyumen State University in Siberia under the auspices of the Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria. For the past 12 years he has been invited to participate as a faculty member for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) at various programs. Presently, Rick is a Visiting Professor at Willamette University College of Law teaching Trial Practice and Deposition Skills.

Northwest Highland Cattle Association
Board Member

International Society of Barristers
2009–2010, President
1999–2011, Member, Board of Directors

International Society of Barristers Foundation
2011–2016, Officer, Board of Directors
2010–2016, Member, Board of Directors

Congress of Fellows of the Center for International Legal Studies, Salzburg, Austria
Member

Oregon Historical Society
1990–2009, Board of Directors
1997–1999, President
1994–1997, Treasurer
1992–1994, Assistant Treasurer

Oregon Trail Foundation
1994–1996–, Board of Directors

Molalla Elementary School
1991–1993, District #35 Board – Chairperson

Albertina-Kerr Center for Children
1985–1990, Board Member
Treasurer (2 years)