Client Collaborations
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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.
Represented a bank in connection with a $40 million loan to a West Coast timber company.
Represented seller parties in multi-party and multi-step sale of producer and processor business and related equipment, including documentation of complex intellectual property licensing agreement.
Represented transportation company in successfully resolving class-action claims for failure to accrue paid sick leave under Seattle and SeaTac ordinances.
Successful resolution of landlord/tenant dispute on behalf of industrial subcontractor client.
Represent prominent SBA lender in all California default matters and litigation. Handle matters including replevin and sale of collateral, collection of guarantees, and workout of defaulted loans. Defend lender in litigated matters regarding allegations of defects in the origination or servicing of loans.