Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Joe Sharp, the managing member of Yule Tree Farms LLC, one of the largest Christmas tree growers and sellers in the United States for which Miller Nash has successfully litigated claims for fraud and misfeasance with former partners and fraud, misfeasance, and infringement against third parties, comments: "Denny backs up his advice and guidance with absolutely sound judgment and outstanding performance."
Represented and advised numerous private companies on how to preserve and protect their trade secrets.
Represented H.E. Mills Electric Company in its Chapter 11 case.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of school district on question of Oregon’s open meetings law.
Represented beneficiaries seeking an accounting by family-member trustee of trust assets; obtained accounting and favorable resolution of dispute including change of trustee.
Wave-Energy Counsel. Counseled nonprofit with the mission of promoting wave energy in Oregon to help streamline the process for siting wave-energy projects in Oregon.
Summary judgment in favor of school district and administrators in student-athlete’s claims of constitutional procedural and substantive due process brought under Section 1983.
After a successful multimillion-dollar recovery for the Portland Art Museum, Marty Brantley, former chair of the Oregon Economic Development Commission and Art Museum board chair stated: "Denny's preparation, explanations of possible outcomes, and execution of cases make him a highly respected advisor and lawyer that is in the highest tradition of the legal profession."
Represent Indian manufacturer in defending against claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition. United States Supreme Court granted client’s petition for a writ of certiorari, vacated an adverse Ninth Circuit decision, and remanded to the Ninth Circuit.