Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Advised Canadian company on expansion into Washington state, including assisting with hiring issues and drafting agreements for initial employees
Represented local transit authority in condemnation trial for light rail expansion project. Property owner argued just compensation of more than $505,000. Court awarded just compensation of $283,000. No fees or costs were awarded to property owner. (Bench Trial)
Represented materials supplier on a hospital construction project in defending against defect claims while pursuing payment claims.
Obtained defense verdict in federal district court and 9th Circuit of admiralty collision case on basis of Act of God where similarly situated blue water bulk carriers were held liable for significant property damage to Columbia River docks and manufacturing facilities, reported as Weyerhauser v. ATROPOS ISLAND, 777 F2d 1344.
Assisted composites company in sale of its subsidiary for $35 million.
Represented Spanish subsidiary in its sale to a U.S. software holding company in a transaction valued at $5 million, including assistance in negotiating the sale terms and preparation of transaction and closing documents.
Assisted multiple public clients in drafting and passing exemptions to competitive bidding under the Public Contracting Code to allow use of alternative contracting processes, such as construction manager/general contractor and design-build.
Supported an aircraft manufacturer through reduction-in-force planning and implementation of layoffs for affected employees.
Represented a property owner who had several acres of prime residential subdivision land condemned by county. The verdict exceeded the County’s best pre-trial offer by more than $3,000,000. (Bench Trial)