Client Collaborations

Successfully closed $215 million syndicated credit facility for tribe and tribal enterprise to expand tribal casino and build hotel and resort (Northern Quest Resort & Hotel) and handled ongoing issues among bank, tribe, and contractor during project. Handled contracts with architects, contractors, and other construction-related vendors, addressed exceptional bonding and security issues related to tribe’s unique sovereign status, and negotiated ongoing construction-related relationships through fast-track construction from design to occupancy.

Assisted with president and superintendent searches and employment agreement drafting.

Defended employers in state and federal court in wrongful discharge, discrimination, and harassment claims. Routinely counsels employers about such matters both in routine personnel decisions and in the development of handbooks and policies.

Tonya Harding v. United States Olympic Committee and United States Figure Skating Association. Injunctions entered allowing Tonya Harding to skate in the 1994 Winter Olympics and 1994 World Figure Skating Championships. Claims included breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, and injunctive relief.

We counsel and advise a wide spectrum of clients with the power of eminent domain on all aspects of the condemnation process. We routinely achieve administrative and pre-trial settlement in hundreds of condemnation matters through effective negotiation and mediation.

• Represented an Oregon transportation district in several acquisitions for bus, light rail, and commuter rail transit service projects.
  
• Negotiated administrative resolution for road widening and improvement projects for cities across the Pacific Northwest.
  
• Advised utility districts and local pipeline company in navigating final action procedures and condemnation process.
  
• Represented a local fire district for fire station expansion project. The jury returned a verdict nearly at our client’s valuation and significantly less than the property owner’s valuation.

Assist cannabis clients with license application and regulatory compliance.

Patent applications on wireless communications systems (IEEE 802.11)

Represented subcontractor in lien foreclosure action with full payment obtained.

Negotiation of design/build contracts for new grocery distribution centers in California and Idaho and expansion projects of other centers.