Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Negotiated utility franchises with metro-area cities on behalf of telecommunications and energy utilities.
Obtained dismissal of lawsuit alleging violations of restrictive covenants contained in sale of client’s business to out-of-state employer.
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)
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.
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.
Advise existing tax-exempt entities on a wide range of issues, including public charity versus private foundation status, private benefit, private inurement, self-dealing, governance, and general issues relating to the retention of tax exempt status.
Regularly advises on gaming compact compliance and represents clients in consultations with the Washington State Gambling Commission.
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of an Oregon homeowner in private arbitration against a residential construction contractor. The homeowner’s claims included breach of contract, fraud, and unlawful trade practices.
Assist multi-location retailers in acquisitions of new locations, including local municipality relations.