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Client Collaborations

All Representative Cases

Construction Litigation—Government Projects

Represented bridge designer in litigation brought by general contractor arising out of the designer’s work on the I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Stage 1 Widening Design-Build Project. After multiple motions and mediations, and a one-day “mini-trial” before the mediators, case was successfully resolved.

International—Compliance

Negotiated civil penalties for accused employee of admitted long-term FCPA violations where company paid more than $10 million in fines and entered into a multi-year compliance consent decree.

Sports, Entertainment & Media

Advise TikTok fashion influencer on a variety of partnership agreements.

Business, Intellectual Property, and Civil Rights Litigation

Represented hydroelectric turbine manufacturer in federal court against claims for product liability and resulting delay. After developing defenses with engineering and construction delay experts, obtained a favorable resolution for the client.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Represent an energy company in acquiring generation projects ahead of public offering.

Contracting & Procurement

Drafted form construction contracts and revisions to AIA form contracts for public- and private-sector clients, including community colleges, private universities, school districts, and cities.

Employment Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Defended numerous public and private employers against discrimination and retaliation charges filed with the EEOC, WHRC and local municipal civil rights commissions, and against wage and hour claims filed with the United States Department of Labor and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Right of Way/Eminent Domain

Represented local transit authority in multi-week condemnation trial for commuter rail expansion project. Property owner argued just compensation of $16.6+ million. Jury returned verdict of $11.3 million. No fees or costs awarded to property owner. (12-Person Jury Trial)

Construction Litigation—Government Projects

Represented public university in pursuing claims arising out of construction project in Boise, Idaho.

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