Commercial Litigation
First chair trial counsel for LLC member in a jury trial against former LLC members on claims of breach of contract and declaratory relief. Obtained jury verdict for full amount of claims, and successfully defended against the opposing parties’ appeal to the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Prosecuted an individual inventor’s trade secret claims against a national retailer in federal court.
Represented corporate client against former corporate officer on claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, conversion, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and declaratory judgment.
Obtained a complete defense verdict, after a 7-day jury trial, on behalf of our clients who were sued in Oregon Federal District Court on alleged breaches of non-solicitation and confidentiality in an employment agreement, as well as tortious interference with contractual relations.
Construction/Real Estate Litigation
Successfully represented a commercial contractor in a breach of contract and construction lien foreclosure matter. The matter involved a commercial property owner that claimed its agent did not have the authority to bind the owner to a contract. As a result of our representation, the client obtained an arbitration award for the full amount of the claim.
Obtained summary judgment on a delinquent borrower’s wrongful foreclosure action.
Represented numerous property owners in boundary line disputes.
Railroad
Defended railroad clients against Federal Employers’ Liability Act claims.
General Litigation
First chair trial counsel in a jury trial for wrongful death claim. Obtained verdict for wrongful death and award of damages.
Defended railroad clients in workplace injury claims brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
Pro Bono Matters
Assisted numerous clients obtain Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining orders, Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act (EPPDAPA) restraining orders, and stalking protection orders.
