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Client Collaborations

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Nonprofits

Draft nonprofit bylaws and conflict of interest policies.

Gaming Compacts and Ordinances

Co-authored Washington State House Bill 2638 (2019-2020) to legalize sports wagering in tribal casinos.

Construction Litigation

Represented public school district in lawsuit brought by construction contractor claiming breach of contract and violation of Oregon’s Prompt Pay Act. The parties settled the lawsuit on terms favorable to the school district.

Corporate Representation & Compliance

Advise multiple major vertically integrated cannabis businesses in their corporate structure, general business operations and contracting.

Government & Public Entities

Negotiated utility franchises with metro-area cities on behalf of telecommunications and energy utilities.

Employment Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Obtained dismissal of lawsuit alleging violations of restrictive covenants contained in sale of client’s business to out-of-state employer.

Right of Way/Eminent Domain

Represented local transit authority in condemnation trial for light rail expansion project. Jury returned verdict that did not exceed the transit authority’s pretrial settlement offer and ultimately offset the just compensation award for a special benefits credit. No fees or costs awarded to property owner. (12-Person Jury Trial)

Construction Litigation—Government Projects

Represent one of the largest systems integration and low volt subcontractors in the world in pursuing multimillion-dollar delay and other claims arising out of work performed on the Highway 99 single bore tunnel project.

International—Arbitration

Arbitrated lumber sales contract dispute between U.S. buyer and Russian and Austrian sellers to successful resolution before International Arbitration Centre of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.

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