Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Represented individual beneficiary on numerous claims of breach of fiduciary duty against family-member trustees relating to mismanagement of trust assets, including limited liability companies owned in part by family trusts and holding millions of dollars in commercial real estate; obtained favorable post-trial settlement; successful defense of counterclaims including attempted invocation of no-contest clause.
Advised clients on whether cannabis business met local zoning regulations.
Worked on a geothermal exploration lease for the landlord leasing to the company developing the geothermal facilities.
Represented banks throughout the western United States in various mergers and acquisitions (including both acquiring banks and acquired banks), including organizations with branches and operations throughout Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and California.
Alexander v. Sanford, 181 Wn. App. 135, 325 P.3d 341 (2014), petition for review granted, but dismissed by stipulation. Represented respondents in a case involving a variety of issues arising out of claims against the board members of a condominium association.
Arbitrated multimillion-dollar construction defect dispute on behalf of hospital system resulting in successful resolution of claims.
Represented national rental car company in a state court arbitration regarding a collection matter, obtaining a general judgment based on the arbitration award in favor of client, leading to payment in satisfaction of judgment.
Represented non-profit and charitable entities on matters including enforcement of charitable pledge agreements, disputed bequests, and trust and will contests; obtained favorable judgments or settlements.