William H. Bittner

William H. Bittner is a senior partner at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot with decades of experience representing businesses, organizations, and government entities in high-level legal and regulatory matters. His practice emphasizes government relations, Alaska Native minority contracting, business transactions, negotiations, real estate, and telecommunications law. Since joining the firm in the early years of his career, he has provided trusted counsel to clients navigating complex legal and business challenges across Alaska and Washington, D.C.

Mr. Bittner earned his B.A. from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, before completing his J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. He was admitted to practice law in Alaska in 1972 and is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the District of Columbia.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Bittner served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Alaska in Anchorage, gaining valuable courtroom and public service experience. He later focused his practice on corporate, legislative, and government affairs, representing clients such as American Seafoods, Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, and Alaska Central Express, Inc. His ability to combine business insight with legal strategy has made him a trusted advisor in both transactional and regulatory matters.

William H. Bittner has held leadership roles in the legal community, including service on the Alaska Bar Association’s Ethics Committee and Fee Arbitration Committee. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of America’s Leading Business Lawyers. His long-standing contributions reflect a career dedicated to advocacy, business development, and advancing legal excellence in Alaska and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
• Member, Alaska Bar Association, Ethics Committee (1974 to 1980)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Bar of the District of Columbia

Licensed State

• Alaska
• District of Columbia

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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