Client Collaborations

Represents large energy company related to claims for response costs and natural resource damages at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.

Represented bunker-fuel supply company in arrest of vessel for non-payment.

Oregon Administrative Law Counsel. Represented clients in a diversity of matters before Oregon administrative agencies, including the Oregon Agriculture Department, Construction Contractors Board, Department of Administrative Services, Department of Energy, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Department of Land Conservation and Development, Department of Transportation, Environmental Quality Commission, Forestry Department, Land Use Board of Appeals, Liquor Control Commission, Office of Administrative Hearings, Parks and Recreation Department, State Athletic Commission, State Lottery, and Water Resources Department.

Portland Art Museum v. Ann Beha Architects, Inc. Multimillion-dollar recovery arising from negligence/breach of warranty claims against an architectural firm. Obtained multimillion-dollar recovery during the course of a mediation that involved breach of contract, negligence, and breach of warranty against a Boston architectural firm arising from incomplete and uncoordinated drawings in connection with the renovation of the Masonic Temple and construction of the Mark Building, the new home of the Portland Art Museum. Representation of the museum additionally included resolution of multimillion-dollar contractor and subcontractor claims (which were resolved for less than 30 percent of the principal amount of the claims) and avoiding payment of any costs or attorney fees.

Represented private education institution in federal lawsuit alleging claims under Section 1983, prevailing on motion to dismiss and successfully obtaining dismissal with prejudice.

Prepare distribution agreements between U.S. alcoholic beverage companies and foreign wholesalers.

Represented major corporation in defending against government entity’s environmental claims associated with historic petroleum operations in the vicinity of a former pier in northern California.

Represented vessel owner against vessel repair yard in breach of contract claim for faulty repair.

Portland Administrative Law Counsel. Represented clients in a diversity of permitting, enforcement, and appeal matters before City of Portland bureaus and offices, including the Bureau of Development Services, Bureau of Environmental Service, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Bureau of Revenue, Bureau of Transportation, Housing Bureau, Water Bureau, Hearings Office, Revenue Office, and City Council.