Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Obtained summary judgment for employer on all of employee’s claims that termination was in violation of various state discrimination statutes.
Energy Permitting. Obtain local approvals to expand infrastructure for traditional energy companies.
Complete defense victory through Washington Court of Appeals in lawsuit filed by Division I coach asserting wrongful termination following dismissal for sexual harassment.
Ann Widmer, who sat on the Widmer Brothers Brewing Company's advisory committee and who was successfully dismissed after being sued for more than $8 million as an independent director in the Millicent Naito v. Sam Naito litigation, comments: "The experience, knowledge, and attention to detail that Denny brings to the table have consistently protected the interests of Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Widmer Brothers family."
Represented fishing equipment manufacturer in defending against claims of design patent infringement.
Represented secured creditor in seeking to affirm on appeal a receivership sale order that included an excise tax exemption. King County Superior Court granted the receiver an excise tax exemption on the sale of Clark County real estate, subject to the client’s judgment. The state appealed. The issue was whether the receiver’s sale was “upon execution of a judgment” under RCW 82.45.010(3)(j). Wrote response brief and offered oral argument on this issue of first impression. Court of Appeals reversed the exemption order in a published opinion.
Represented primary secured lender in bankruptcy of Chelsea Investment, Inc.
Obtained judgment in favor of commercial landlord following bench trial in federal bankruptcy court to prevent discharge of tenant debt due to fraud.
Defended employer in arbitration alleging sexual harassment, FMLA discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. Defense verdict on all claims.