Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Served as chief spokesperson in the public and private sectors. In the private sector, handled negotiations for employers in wood products, paper products, rubber, transportation and delivery, and construction. Represented cities, counties, and special districts, in bargaining agreements for general wall-to-wall units and fire, police, parole and probation officers, 9-1-1 operators, and juvenile detention workers.
Successful representation in six-month trial arising from allegations of toxic building materials brought by 36 plaintiffs, resulting in a hung jury followed by a directed verdict in favor of our client.
Successfully defended a national company in a bench trial victory via a motion for directed verdict.
Negotiated third-party self-storage management agreement.
Drafted related fuel tax ordinances and advised on implementation.
Court-appointed expert witness in two international software-licensing disputes.
For public and private employers, arbitrated grievance disputes involving discharges, lesser forms of discipline, unsatisfactory work performance, contract violations, duties and assignments, and wages and benefits. Public sector work includes interest arbitrations. Handled numerous unfair labor practice proceeding for public and private employers, involving issues such as arbitrability, deferral, blocking charges, interference, discrimination, bad faith bargaining, unilateral changes, and contract violations.
Negotiate with state agencies for resolution of historic contractual obligation related to off-shore leaseholds.
Negotiated and drafted contract manufacturing agreements and assisted with acquisition of various brands.