Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented executive in a high-profile lawsuit brought by former employer, asserting claims that our client misappropriated trade secrets, violated fiduciary duties, and breached contractual obligations. Acted as lead counsel for client in a six-day pretrial evidentiary hearing of the former employer's motion for terminating sanctions based on allegations that our client had knowingly destroyed relevant evidence. The court rejected the allegations, finding that our client was a credible witness who did not violate a duty to preserve evidence, did not act in bad faith, and did not engage in conduct that prejudiced the former employer. Soon thereafter, the parties were able to reach an amicable resolution that terminated the case.
Obtained dismissal of putative consumer class action against publicly-traded financial institution involving allegations of breach of contract and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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.