Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Franchise dispute over territorial rights. (Sub Bros. N. v. Subway)
Coauthored Washington State House Bill 2638, which authorized tribes in Washington to engage in sports wagering. Testified in support of the bill, worked on drafts and amendments of the bill with tribal and state staff.
Representing pro bono an incarcerated person alleging prison officials violated his 8th Amendment rights.
Multimillion-dollar claim against accountant arising from hedge fund audit. (Adams Financial v. Patke & Associates)
Negotiated and drafted inaugural sports wagering compacts in Washington. Worked on licensing rules, tribal gaming ordinance amendments, preparation of internal controls, review of vendor agreements, and implementation.
Boundary Disputes. Represented numerous clients in and successfully resolved disputes over property lines, which included a variety of claims, such as trespass, nuisance, prescriptive easements, and adverse possession.
Representing a receiver charged with recovering assets for the benefit of victims of a decade-long Ponzi scheme in adjunct litigation against the perpetrators of the scheme.
Defense of strict products liability claims arising from sporting goods. (Barron v. Extreme Products and Big 5)
Negotiated and drafted gaming compacts and amendments related to tribal lottery systems, table games, wager limits and credit, progressive jackpots, internal controls and operating standards, licensing system improvements, and general modernization.