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Advise existing tax-exempt entities on a wide range of issues, including public charity versus private foundation status, private benefit, private inurement, self-dealing, governance, and general issues relating to the retention of tax exempt status.
Regularly advises on gaming compact compliance and represents clients in consultations with the Washington State Gambling Commission.
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of an Oregon homeowner in private arbitration against a residential construction contractor. The homeowner’s claims included breach of contract, fraud, and unlawful trade practices.
Assist multi-location retailers in acquisitions of new locations, including local municipality relations.
Appeared many times before the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals and the Oregon Court of Appeals, primarily on land use matters.
Represented a multistate employer in federal lawsuit alleging gender and marital status discrimination.
Represented local transit authority in condemnation trial for light rail station project. A just compensation award of more than $3 million less than owner’s just compensation evidence was awarded by the court. No fees or costs awarded to property owner. (Bench Trial)
Represent large telecommunications system provider in public contracts bidding dispute with Washington agency.
Successful Stockholm Chamber of Commerce product liability property damage arbitration on behalf of Beijing truck manufacturer under the U.S. Convention on the International Sale of Goods.