Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Defended former owner/operator of cement facility in multi-million dollar claim for cost recovery and contribution for environmental contamination. Obtained successful result for client after four-day trial in bankruptcy court.
Favorable resolution of a complex $30 million catastrophic injury lawsuit arising from a crane-rollover accident.
Represented Portland School District discrimination claim before Oregon Supreme Court in which the Court upheld school district’s practice. Powell v. Bunn, 341 Or 306 (2006)
Obtained summary judgment for heavy civil contractor on military project dismissing $900k+ subcontractor claim for reformation of a subcontract in Western District of Washington.
Strategic consultation and editorial review of appellate brief supporting trial court’s dismissal of workplace claims against maritime trade association.
Obtained dismissal of independent director in high profile dispute involving family-owned real estate company. Also obtained indemnification of attorney fees and cost from company.
Represented owner in $10.8 million combination refinance and construction loan of ministorage facility.
Maneuvered the current regulatory environment to successfully acquire trademarks for hemp seed producer.
Assist clients in evaluating environmental liabilities, developing legal and technical strategies for remediating contaminated properties, completing environmental investigations, implementing cleanup actions, pursuing responsible parties and cost recovery claims, and resolving environmental disputes.