Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Advise on the conversion of unbranded business units to franchised locations.
Defense of claims related to wastewater treatment facility. (Pacific Crest v. Town of Cathlamet)
Successful defense of university on appeal—including handling the oral argument—regarding claims for failure to accommodate and disability discrimination under federal law and breach of contract and estoppel under state law brought by former graduate student.
Represents employers before a host of state and federal agencies on workplace-related investigations and administrative matters, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), the federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (MSHRC), the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC), and the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Issues range from discrimination and retaliation complaints; audits and investigations regarding exempt classifications, meal and rest breaks, and other wage and hour practices; and fines and penalties associated with worker safety.
Successfully represented clients in grievance arbitrations over discipline, discharge, and collective bargaining agreement disputes.
Represented the buyer with respect to the purchase of property for the development of Oregon’s first direct air capture plant.
Prepare master franchise, area representative, and area development contracts.
Defense of multimillion-dollar lawsuit involving construction defects and product liability claims. (Mosler Lofts v. Belltown Dev.)