Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Successfully extracted supplier of large hydroelectric turbines from complex federal delay and defect litigation arising from the retrofitting of an existing dam for electrical generation. Guided strategic motion practice and judicial settlement conference to release supplier from virtually all claims, including obtaining payment of supplier's outstanding invoices.
Negotiated and drafted inaugural memorandum of agreement (MOA) between a Washington tribe and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board related to liquor licensing in Indian country and related tax issues. Handled subsequent negotiations for other Washington tribes. Regularly advise on compliance with MOAs and tribal liquor ordinances.
Assisted public bodies in drafting and enacting local public contracting rules in compliance with the Public Contracting Code.
Historic Resource Protection. Assisted client in registering historic property and subsequently protected the historic resources from destruction by governmental action.
Represented clean fill and landfill owners in environmental and commercial disputes with private parties and state agencies.
Represented national bank in connection with a $135 million bond refinancing secured by three properties in Oregon and Washington.
Established strategy and agreements to remove and replace general contractor during a significant casino expansion project, including claims management, assignment of subcontract rights, and resolution of delay and payment claims, all without formal dispute resolution proceedings.
Drafted liquor ordinances and advised on submittal for federal approval.
Drafted intergovernmental agreement for property conveyance and construction activities in connection with new water reservoir.