Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Advised an autonomous vehicle company in its evaluation of investment offers from major corporations and venture capitalists.
Represented the agent and lead lender on $230 million credit facilities to a Northwest timber company.
Represented seller in the sale of a Snohomish County, Washington cannabis producer and processor business. Structured and drafted transaction documents and successfully navigated related regulatory issues surrounding seller financing. Also handled related transfer and documentation of updated lease.
Defended national pharmacy chain against rest and meal break class action by pharmacists, ending in positive settlement before trial.
Successful settlement following complex mediations of lien foreclosure and contract dispute over hotel and office tower project on behalf of subcontractor.
Prevailing attorney of record in the published appellate opinions of In re Turner, 859 F.3d 1145 (9th Cir. 2017) (denying the standing of a third-party to challenge a loan sale, Opperwall v. Bank of Am. N.A., 561 B.R. 775 (N.D.Cal. 2016) (deciding the res judicata effect of a confirmed plan), and In re Goldstein, 526 B.R. 13 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2015) determining when claims vest as property of the bankruptcy estate).
Defended franchisee against claims by state attorney general that it engaged in unlawful trade practices. Engaged in extensive negotiations with the attorney general that ultimately resulted in resolution of claims without litigation; handled related insurance coverage issues.
Represented school district in Fair Dismissal Appeals Board hearing based on teacher’s appeal of dismissal based on neglect of duty, asserting that insufficient grounds for dismissal existed under the Accountability for Schools for the 21st Century Law.
Assisted a technology company with unique products in the food and beverage space convert millions in outstanding debt into equity as part of a strategic repositioning for future business and fundraising initiatives.