Jim Petersen

Educational Background

University of Utah, (Economics)
Lewis & Clark Law School.

Professional Activities

Member of Oregon State Bar; Admitted to Practice in Federal
     Court for the District of Oregon
Information Systems & Networks Corporation (ISN); Bethesda,
     Maryland; 1998-1999; Director of Contracts.
Department of Veteran's Affairs; Washington, DC; 1990-1998;
     litigate major construction claims before the Board of
     Contract Appeals.
Metzger, Gordon & Scully, Washington, DC; 1989-1990- analyze
     and provide advice regarding business ventures in China;
     perform banking market analysis, including “Herfandahl” indices
     and commercial litigation.
Klayman & Gurley, and John Gurley, Washington, DC; 1988 and
     1989- Countervailing duties; government contract claims,
     customs procedures; FOIA; and products liability.
Formosa Transnational Law Firm, Taipei, Taiwan; 1986-1988;
      Chinese-English translation of contracts, the R.O.C. Securities
     Law, the Banking Law, and offering prospectuses; Negotiate
     and prepare stock purchase and takeover agreements
     involving foreign investment in local firms.

Civic Activities

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity: Board Member & Legal Advisor
Deschutes County, Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee:
     former member