Client Collaborations
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Represented private employer in multi-week trial in federal court regarding enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment agreement, and former employee’s breach of that employment agreement.
Defended manufacturer of building products in Oregon state-court strict product liability action involving roof shingles. Case was resolved on the first day of trial.
Represented ad hoc committee of senior secured lenders holding more than $100 million in secured debt in out-of-court and in-court restructuring of Penson Worldwide, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del., Case No. 13-10061).
Successfully defended aircraft manufacturer against $100 million claim for breach of design and development agreement in four-week arbitration.
Coauthored amicus brief in Doe v. Medford School District, addressing public-entity rights as property owner and employer and state statutes concerning concealed weapons. Doe v. Medford School District, Or App 38 (2009)
Represented regional transit agency in a multi-day condemnation trial to acquire property rights needed to construct its light rail construction project. The trial involved a dispute over the highest and best use of the property and the court awarded just compensation matching the transit agency’s valuation evidence of more than $1 million less than owner’s just compensation. No fees or costs awarded to property owner. (Bench Trial)
Resolved intergovernmental conflict between Oregon Employment Department (OED) and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) by devising the foundational legal theory to allow Oregon public employers to participate in novel federal Work Share program to preserve public employee jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defended higher education institution in state court trial against various contractual and tort claims, including claims related to race, gender, and age discrimination.
Defended commercial engine manufacturer in Washington state-court action involving allegations of breach of implied and express warranties and spoliation in connection with the alleged failure of the engine.