Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Assist multiple banking clients with annual proxy season and prepare related documents.
Defended franchisor in state court action brought by franchisee seeking damages for alleged violations of Washington’s Franchise Investment Protection Act, registration and disclosure violations. Obtained dismissal of franchisee’s claims on summary judgment.
Land Use Hearings and Administrative Appeals. Present projects to hearings examiners and local, regional, and state land use boards, and at times, when necessary, defend projects in courts.
Defended public school district in lengthy grievance arbitration challenging teacher’s non-renewal, resulting in arbitration award upholding district decision. Affirmed and upheld on appeal.
Represented the FDIC in various actions arising from the 2008 financial collapse.
Revetment Permitting. Successfully obtained permits from local jurisdictions and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to place ocean-front protective structures to prevent coastal erosion in front of resorts, commercial properties, and oceanfront homes.
Defended franchisor in federal court action brought by franchisee seeking damages for alleged violations of Washington’s Franchise Investment Protection Act, registration and disclosure violations. Obtained dismissal of franchisee’s claims on summary judgment.
Land Use Permitting. Prepared, negotiated with staff, and obtained approval for all types of land use applications: comprehensive plan amendments, rezones, conditional use permits, site plan review applications, subdivisions, short plats, shoreline permits, development agreements, planning director interpretations, temporary use permits, habitat permits, and wetland permits.
Defended school district against unfair labor practice charges filed with the Washington Public Employment Commission by terminated teacher, resulting in dismissal of charges by hearing examiner. Later affirmed on appeal to the full commission.