Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Assist landlord client with all aspects of ownership and leasing of regional mall.
Western Mortgage & Realty Co. v. KeyBank National Association, Case No. 15-35821 (9th Cir. 2017). Represented defendants-appellees in appeal involving borrowers claims of breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation. Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of claims and awarded fees.
Assisted Pacific Financial Corporation in its acquisition of BNW Bancorp, Inc., in exchange for SEC-registered common stock valued at $21 million.
Drafted disclosures for new initiatives, including for text message marketing campaigns and for the use of novel technologies that capture customer data or employee data.
Represented manufacturer in trademark infringement lawsuit seeking to prevent former distributor from infringing on manufacturer’s marks. Successfully obtained agreement from former distributor to prevent use of manufacturer’s marks.
Represented plaintiffs, defendants, and other interested parties in cases involving maritime attachments and arrests.
Energy Projects
- Assisted client in obtaining land use approval for biomass facility.
- Represented energy client contesting requirement for environmental impact statement.
- Assisted client in shoreline permitting and environmental review for expanded energy project in Anacortes, Washington.
- Represented fuel industry in commenting on proposed local legislation regulating industry.
Assist family-owned business with the sale of long-held farmland to developer.
In re MILA, Inc., 423 B.R. 537 (9th Cir. BAP 2010). Represented appellant bankruptcy trustee in seeking to recover proceeds of directors and officers insurance policy.