Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Successful defense of brokerage firm against $1.5 million raiding claim. After one week of arbitration, claimant rested, and the panel granted brokerage firm’s motions dismissing all claims.
Represented securities broker-dealer in appeal from order denying motion to compel arbitration. Court of Appeals reversed and directed trial court to compel arbitration. Citigroup Smith Barney v. Henderson, 241 Or App 65 (2011)
Conducted full payroll and policy audit for growing construction company, identifying and mitigating considerable potential liability.
Investigated and developed mass action based on securities claims arising out of Aequitas scandal.
Successful defense of Oregon-based manufacturer in connection with multimillion-dollar veil-piercing, alter-ego suit brought by bankruptcy trustee (Bankr. W.D. La., Case No 17AP-01004).
Seven figure recovery in professional malpractice action.
Represented industrial property owner in appeal seeking insurance coverage for over $20 million in environmental cleanup costs. Oregon Supreme Court reversed Court of Appeals, ruling that property owner is entitled to coverage under comprehensive general liability, bumbershoot, and marine insurance policies. ZRZ Realty Co. v. Beneficial Fire and Cas. Ins. Co., 349 Or 117 (2010)
Frequently advised employers on changes of employment laws, including pay equity, transparency, and independent contractor regulations.
Defended manufacturer of building products in several product liability and construction-defect actions and disputes. Cases have been resolved through arbitration and settlement.