Client Collaborations

Obtained post-verdict settlement on appeal to substantially reduce client’s financial obligations in relation to a previously-entered judgment on special verdict.

OLCC Licensing. Obtained liquor license for retail establishments in sensitive locations and appeal proposed restrictions on liquor licenses.

Summary judgment in favor of university employer facing a variety of discrimination and retaliation claims by former enrollment employee.

“Our plaintiff group of approximately 60-70 persons engaged Miller Nash in a 4-5 year litigation with extraordinary results. We recovered 90%+ for most of the plaintiffs. MN was professional, knowledgeable and very customer focused. The other law suits and legal teams drafted from the hard work done by the MN team. Even when the defendants used aggressive tactics, MN kept their cool and prevailed. We were pleased with the results and the team who helped us. They are superstars.”

Represented executive in a high-profile lawsuit brought by former employer, asserting claims that our client misappropriated trade secrets, violated fiduciary duties, and breached contractual obligations. The case included a six-day evidentiary hearing of the former employer's motion for terminating sanctions based on allegations that our client had knowingly destroyed relevant evidence. The court rejected the allegations, finding that our client was a credible witness who did not violate a duty to preserve evidence, did not act in bad faith, and did not engage in conduct that prejudiced the former employer. As trial approached, the court granted a number of summary judgment and evidentiary motions that significantly limited the scope and value of plaintiffs’ claims. On what would have been the first day of trial, the parties were able to reach an amicable resolution that terminated the case.

Represented the Chapter 7 trustee in multiple preference actions against creditors and negotiated favorable settlements.

Representing Washington companies on appeal in disputes with their insurer regarding insurance coverage of business losses incurred due to COVID-19. See, e.g., ES Restaurants Group, Inc., et al v. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, et al., No. 21-356646 (9th Cir.) (Ongoing)

Cannabis Counsel. Provided ongoing counsel to the leading cannabis retail, production, and processing companies, including delivery of positive outcomes for business transaction, real estate, litigation, regulatory, and enforcement issues.

Summary judgment and Ninth Circuit affirmance in favor of school district and individual defendants, dismissing freedom of speech, religious discrimination, and other civil rights claims of former educator.