Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Successfully defended community college against multiple petitions filed with the district attorney’s office related to public records requests.
Represented gasoline supplier in defense of claims brought by dealer in federal court for discrimination in violation of Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Washington Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act, and breach of contract. Prevailed on summary judgment with dismissal of all claims.
Real Property Tax Appeals. Successfully challenged county’s assessment of back taxes, penalties and interest for alleged removal of property from the open space program in GG One, Inc. v. Clark County. The Board of Equalization found that the property conveyed to the county for wetland and storm water purposes was still open space and that the property owner was entitled to a tax refund.
Guided a private university through first union-organizing campaign, including representation proceedings before the NLRB.
Represented homeowner in dispute with neighbors over rights arising from Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Opposition to Discovery in Litigation. Assisted Italian entity in complex case involving four separate jurisdictions (state court, two federal district courts, and federal bankruptcy court) to undo personal service and avoid the production of documents from abroad.
Prevailed on a motion to quash and dismiss a writ of review on behalf of a public school district.
Represented gasoline supplier in defense of claims brought by dealer in federal court alleging fraud in sale of gasoline station. Obtained summary judgment dismissal of claims, affirmed on appeal by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Defending development and construction companies in lawsuit brought by interior design firm alleging breach of contract and related claims stemming from Oregon Convention Center hotel project.