Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Negotiated and obtained approval of a development agreement for the development of a 50-acre business park in the Seattle metropolitan area, including industrial, manufacturing, and office uses.
Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions. Successfully defended local government permit approvals and LUBA decisions before the Oregon Court of Appeals.
First-of-Its-kind Planning Goal Exception. Helped obtain first-ever goal exception to Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 18, Implementation Requirement 5, to allow the construction of a beachfront protective structure necessary to prevent the catastrophic loss of prominent resort from bluff erosion.
Reversal of Major Code Amendments by the City of Portland. Persuaded LUBA and the Oregon Court of Appeals to reverse the City of Portland’s adoption of a major, newsworthy legislative code amendment concerning transportation infrastructure.
Development on Protected Resource Land. Navigated state and local law to gain approvals for construction of residences and establishment of businesses on exclusive farm/forest-use land.
Historic Resource Protection. Assisted client in registering historic property and subsequently protected the historic resources from destruction by governmental action.
Approval of Zoning Code Amendments. Obtained approvals by city councils to adopt zoning code amendments that benefited clients.
Transportation Development. Advised Portland’s regional transportation agency on infrastructure permitting and condemnation.
Real Estate Agreements. Represented landlords and occasionally tenants in drafting and negotiating various types of real estate agreements, including leases and easements.