Client Collaborations
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Represented Oregon-based manufacturer in connection with $15 million asset-based lending facility.
Obtained eight figure recovery to redress harms caused by repeated breaches of contract and tortious conduct.
Represented clients in all levels of property tax valuation appeals, including before the board of property tax appeals and the magistrate and regular divisions of the Oregon tax court.
Successfully defended company at the district court level (after the successful removal from a state circuit court) and on appeal regarding multimillion-dollar claims for failure to remit withholdings, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and intentional interference with economic relations brought by current and former employees. Barr v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co., 788 F App’x 556 (9th Cir 2019).
Negotiated collective bargaining agreement on behalf of historic Washington State confectionary employer.
Represent public education institutions during mediation process under PECBA.
Defended employer in a vicarious liability wrongful death action arising out of employee’s drunk-driving accident two hours after conclusion of a no-alcohol children’s Christmas party. The trial court held on summary judgment that the employer was not liable for the employee’s intoxication at the time of the accident and the appellate court affirmed.
Successfully defended public-traded company in federal securities class action. Case resolved after class certification.
Represented Oregon-based steel producer in connection with $10 million asset-based lending facility.