Terry W. Baker

Education:
J.D., University of Southern California Law School, 1968
B.S., Oregon State University, 1963

Biography:
Terry is a founding partner of Tonkon Torp, where he maintains a litigation and a general business practice. His practice includes litigation of product liability, eminent domain, and contract cases.

Terry has practiced in the state and federal courts, as well as in the United States Court of Claims and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has served as an arbitrator on the Multnomah County Circuit Court Arbitration Panel since 1986. He is also a member of the Commercial Arbitration Panel of the American Arbitration Association and has served as an arbitrator in several matters.

Terry is the former Chairman of the Board and a current Director of the American Automobile Association. He also serves as the Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of AAA Oregon/Idaho.

The 1962 recipient of the Heisman Trophy, Terry was also Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. Prior to entering law school, he played professional football with the Los Angeles Rams and the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Terry was inducted into the GTE Academic All-American Hall of Fame and received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.

Terry's personal activities include golf, reading and travel.

Professional Organizations:
Oregon State Bar (INACTIVE)
Multnomah Bar Association

Community Activities:
Board of Directors, American Automobile Association
American Automobile Association of Oregon and Idaho
Board of Directors, Gale Creek Camp