Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
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.)
Prepared IP budgets for small and emerging companies.
Successfully defended university on appeal regarding claims for violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, including a “Section 1983” claim, and the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Provides day-to-day counseling and guidance to large and small employers throughout Oregon and Washington regarding discipline, employee leaves, and attendance management to ensure compliance with state and federal leave laws, including medical leaves. This also includes training and strategies to avoid leave abuse.
Ongoing representation of the nation’s third largest onshore renewables operator with respect to leasing and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements.
Represent clients in the acquisition of a franchise system, including conducting franchise due diligence, negotiating financing, and providing lead counsel services.
Representation of electrical contractor on claim arising from Chief Joseph Dam project. (United States ex rel. Graybar Elec. v. Overstreet Elec. Co., 2006 WL 1455652)
Largely expanded a client’s patent portfolio that was a significant factor in a $400+ million acquisition.