Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Counsel to franchisor in acquiring the assets of four separate long-standing franchised businesses to operate through a new affiliate.
Dismissal of maritime defendant with prejudice before trial based on successful assertion of defenses. (Rhodehouse v. Asbestos Corp. Ltd., King County Superior Court Case No. 12-2-31684-8 SEA)
Drafted a variety of agreements for executives and key employees that provide for financial or equity-deferred compensation in compliance with Code Section 409A.
Obtained summary judgment dismissing a $25 million wrongful death action.
Defended numerous employers in Oregon and Washington against wage and hour claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law.
Representing Portland-area businesses seeking coverage for business interruption losses sustained from COVID-19, including in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Counsel to company purchasing an existing franchised basketball training business and rights to additional developments.
Representation of trade association on claims for retrospective insurance refund. (NWCCA v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., Wash. App. No. 42018-0.11)
Successfully resolved a negligence claim against a school district arising from an alleged student-on-student incident.