Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented Washington-based financial institution in connection with multimillion-dollar collection action against distressed property developer (Bankr. D. Or., Case No. 10-60244).
Negotiated successful resolution of manufacturing and distribution dispute, including six figure recovery on behalf of client.
Represented electric utility in defense of $80 million claim challenging increase to industrial users electric rates. Court of Appeals affirmed trial court’s dismissal of all claims. Klamath Off-Project Water Users v. PacifiCorp, 237 Or App 434 (2010)
Obtained a unanimous jury verdict matching our client’s valuation evidence exactly in a multi-week, 30-party, 100-percent virtual condemnation trial. The local transit authority client needed to acquire the right to amend restrictive covenants to allow it to construct and operate its light rail project and the total valuation dispute was more than $5.5 million in just compensation. (12-Person Jury Trial)
Drafted noncompete agreements for large technology employers, sport franchises, and other employers, and reviewed existing restrictive covenants to determine enforceability and legality in a quickly changing legal landscape.
Represent employers in responding to complaints filed with public state and federal agencies.
Defended manufacturers of commercial vehicles and industrial engines in multiple product liability and breach-of-warranty actions in state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington.
Represented distressed debt acquisition fund in connection with receivership of Washington-based casino (Cowlitz Ct. Sup. Ct., Case No. 17-2-00039-7).
Obtained six-figure recovery for public entity based on breach of contract claims against Fortune 500 company.