Client Collaborations

Major builder’s risk insurance recovery for new Oregon data center. Successful litigation and mediated resolution of a project owner’s $8 million claim against its builder’s risk insurance carriers following two explosions and fires during the construction of a 250,000 sq. ft. data center in Washington County, Oregon. The builder’s risk insurers’ untimely and unreasonable claims adjustment resulted in zero payment to the project owner prior to Miller Nash’s involvement. Litigation involved extensive discovery of electronically stored information and depositions, in addition to summary judgment briefing and other motions. With the assistance of a mediator, the vast majority of the owner’s losses were recovered.

Norman G. Lewis v. Washington State University, et al. Our client, a state university, won a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which held that a tenured professor failed to establish a constitutionally protected property right to continue as project director of a federal grant. The decision was upheld on appeal to the United States Supreme Court.

Represented real estate developer on loan to construct multi-family project and to re-develop downtown office building.

Represented commercial lender in foreclosure of preferred mortgage of vessel and security interests in tangible and intangible property.

Member of regulatory team that assisted client in successfully navigating licensing, permitting, and compliance issues relating to opening of experiential brewery facility.

Assisting a regional bank on compliance with Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) data security standards and preparing for a regulatory audit.

Assist clients with foreign direct investment work, including compliance with the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)’s surveys of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S.

Successfully represented local transit authority in a significant arbitration briefing that resulted in a multi-million-dollar resolution. Services included preparing opening and closing briefs, pretrial motions, and cross-examination outlines.

Sibley v. Portland Public School District. Our client, Portland Public School District, won a jury verdict after a four-week trial, defeating claims by a former administrator who alleged “whistleblower” retaliation, defamation, “false light,” battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress when her position was eliminated after she raised concerns about safety in special education programs.