Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 108.

WILLIS B. HERR is senior member of the firm of Herr, Bayley & Croson, of 
Seattle, one of the most representative legal firms in Western Washington.  
Mr. Herr is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1863.  After completing 
his high school studies in Denver, Colo., he entered Yale University as a 
student, and in 1886 graduated with the degree of bachelor of Philosophy.  
Later he entered George Washington University (then known as Columbia 
University) and in 1887 won his degree of LL. B.  From then until 1899 Mr. 
Herr practiced his profession in Denver, following which he came to Seattle, 
and for nearly a quarter of a century has remained in active practice in this 
city, rapidly advancing until today I doubt if there is a more successful 
member of the bar in the state.  Especially is this true in matters of 
corporate and realty law in which he is generally conceded to be an authority.   
Mr. Herr belongs to the school of lawyers who probably keep more clients out 
of litigation than they allow to engage in it.  However, when occasion arises 
for him to engage in a trial, he is alert and determined, neither asking no 
giving quarter.  As a lawyer he has proven to be a safe counselor, and in the 
court room is an opponent who gains the respect of his bitterest adversary.  
Mr. Herr is diligent in his profession, active in the pursuit of truth, and 
always lends a willing ear to calls upon his time or service, often when there 
is no expectation of pecuniary reward.  He is a lawyer whole success is well 
earned.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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