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General Liability and Casualty Defense
Construction Liability and Construction Defect
Insurance Coverage
Motor Vehicle Liability
Personal Injury Defense
Oregon
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Tulane University Law School
(J.D., 2006)
Western Governors University
(M.A., 2019)
Whitman College
(B.A., 2003)
Alex Williamson brings a dynamic and diverse background to his legal practice, blending years of hands-on teaching experience with extensive legal expertise. Prior to returning to the legal field, Alex spent five years as a high school science teacher, where he taught physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. This unique background complements his legal career, allowing him to approach each case with a methodical and analytical mindset.
Alex’s legal career spans over a decade, with a focus on general liability and insurance defense litigation. He has handled a wide range of cases, including first-party coverage disputes, construction defect litigation, environmental cleanup and cost-recovery claims, commercial disputes, and personal injury defense. His work has included representing individuals and businesses in high-stakes insurance coverage disputes, as well as construction companies facing complex litigation. Throughout his career, Alex has successfully defended clients in both state and federal courts, earning a reputation for his strategic and analytical approach.
Today, Alex practices law in Chartwell Law’s Portland, OR office, where he applies his broad range of experience to provide the highest level of legal representation in coverage, general liability, and insurance defense matters. He is particularly skilled in translating intricate legal matters into actionable strategies for his clients, ensuring they fully understand each step of the litigation process.
"Seeing the Forest and the Trees: The Natural Capital Approach to Forest Service Reform," 80 Tul. L. Rev. 683 (2005)
"Splitting the Regulatory Baby: The Fifth Circuit's Laboresque Solution to Mirant's Bankruptcy," FERC Dilemma, 79 T
Alex Williamson brings a dynamic and diverse background to his legal practice, blending years of hands-on teaching experience with extensive legal expertise. Prior to returning to the legal field, Alex spent five years as a high school science teacher, where he taught physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. This unique background complements his legal career, allowing him to approach each case with a methodical and analytical mindset.
Alex’s legal career spans over a decade, with a focus on general liability and insurance defense litigation. He has handled a wide range of cases, including first-party coverage disputes, construction defect litigation, environmental cleanup and cost-recovery claims, commercial disputes, and personal injury defense. His work has included representing individuals and businesses in high-stakes insurance coverage disputes, as well as construction companies facing complex litigation. Throughout his career, Alex has successfully defended clients in both state and federal courts, earning a reputation for his strategic and analytical approach.
Today, Alex practices law in Chartwell Law’s Portland, OR office, where he applies his broad range of experience to provide the highest level of legal representation in coverage, general liability, and insurance defense matters. He is particularly skilled in translating intricate legal matters into actionable strategies for his clients, ensuring they fully understand each step of the litigation process.
"Seeing the Forest and the Trees: The Natural Capital Approach to Forest Service Reform," 80 Tul. L. Rev. 683 (2005)
"Splitting the Regulatory Baby: The Fifth Circuit's Laboresque Solution to Mirant's Bankruptcy," FERC Dilemma, 79 T
