Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Resolved without litigation public owner’s claims against contractor for construction of an addition to a public building that left obvious aesthetic damage. Focused expert evaluations of exterior envelope of building and challenging valuation issues.
Obtained favorable outcome on behalf of energy client in response to a notice letter, resulting in a state regulatory agency working collaboratively with the client.
Homeowners’ Association Governance. Advised homeowners’ associations and individual homeowners on numerous governance issues, including enforcement of covenants and rules, amendments to declarations of covenants and restrictions, violation of tree preservation requirements, compliance with state law, and board fiduciary obligations.
Represented national telecommunication provider in an appeal challenging agency procurement process under Washington law.
Co-authored Washington State House Bill 2000, which authorized the state to enter into cannabis compacts with Washington tribes. Lobbied for passage of the bill, worked on drafts and amendments of the bill with tribal and state staff. Bill passed 46-0 in the Senate and 79-17 in the House.
Advised higher education institution on policy and underlying process documents, as well as navigating investigations and grievance processes, under Title IX regulations.
Negotiated walk-away agreement among MEP subcontractor, general contractor, and owner of hospital after subcontractor on expansion project improperly used equipment, sending construction debris into operating hospital. Avoided litigation and project delay by finding and negotiating options to full termination of contractor or subcontractor.
Recovered substantial sums awarded from successful litigation against remediation contractor due to breach-of-contract and breach-of-warranty claims.
Oregon Administrative Law Counsel. Represented clients in wide variety of matters before Oregon administrative agencies.