Client Collaborations

After a multi-million recovery in 2010 in the largest construction defect case at that point in time in the history of the State of Oregon, Jeff Cohen, in-house counsel for Wyndham Resort Development Corporation and Wyndham Vacation Ownership, wrote in an e mail: "Representation provided by Attorney Rawlinson was superb. * * * Denny brought to the table an excellent knowledge of the substantive law, his adversaries, judicial personnel, and a reputation for personal excellence, all of which contributed to achieving an outstanding result. His wise counsel on both narrow issues of law as well as general strategic approaches were invaluable."

Represented building materials manufacturer in pursuing claims of breach of noncompete and trade secret misappropriation against departing employees. After obtaining injunctive relief, case settled.

Represented secured creditor in the sale of assets of an oil company in Chapter 11, subsequently converted to Chapter 7. Objected to the Chapter 11 sale of real property because the creditor did not consent and the price would not satisfy the lien in full. The court denied the motion and converted the case to Chapter 7. Assisted in negotiation and obtained approval of the sale of collateral by the Chapter 7 trustee, resulting in payment of the creditor nearly in full and a large carveout for creditors of the estate.

Represented Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Inc. in its Chapter 11 reorganization and court approved sale of its business.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) on-site and virtual training, seminars, webinars, and presentations regarding various employment laws and requirements, including anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, anti-retaliation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Obtained summary judgment in a quiet title action related to the enforceability of a deed of trust. The trial court’s decision was upheld on appeal.

Fuel Distribution Counsel. Ongoing counsel to primary fuel suppliers of the Pacific Northwest on local and state legislative matters.

Obtained jury verdict in favor of university in Multnomah County Court lawsuit brought by former student asserting claims potentially infringing on institution’s discretion in academic matters.

After the successful defense of a lender liability lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought a multimillion-dollar recovery, Dick Rasmussen, executive vice president and general counsel for West Coast Bank, wrote an e-mail: "Denny is a staunch advocate who is always well prepared. * * * We can rest easy knowing Denny has our bank's best interests in mind."