Industry focus
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I am a passionate and capable trial lawyer who assists clients of all sizes navigate the different stages of litigation. A strategic thinker who does not lose sight of the big picture, I utilize strong case management and advocacy skills to help clients obtain favorable results through agreement, motions practice, or trial.
I have a wide range of civil litigation experience in both state and federal court and represent clients facing product liability, premises liability, and other tort actions. I also have experience with intellectual property, real estate, and commercial disputes. I have tried multiple cases to verdict.
Experience
- Part of a team that successfully defended a major semiconductor manufacturer in a potentially billion-dollar case involving claims of false advertising, fraud, negligence, and breach of contract, resulting in a unanimous jury verdict of not liable on all counts.
- Successfully defended a utility from a breach-of-contract claim to obtain a favorable verdict in a multiday bench trial.
- Defended numerous manufacturing clients in consumer goods product liability cases.
- Successfully defended and settled serious injury cases for heavy equipment manufacturers.
- Represented a valve manufacturing company in a case involving extensive property damage, obtaining a favorable resolution.
- Successfully defended and settled numerous premises liability cases.
- Represented a chemical manufacturing company in claims by the State of Oregon.
- Successfully tried multiple cases to verdict, including a $1.5 million premises liability case where the jury found no liability.
- Co-authored a compendium on Oregon product liability law and an Oregon BarBooks chapter on defenses to negligence.
- Drafted memorandums on a variety of legal issues including breach of contract, environmental cleanup defense, products liability, and civil procedure.
- Co-authored a Continuing Legal Education article on easements and a compendium on Oregon product liability law.
- Researched and wrote a number of motions in Oregon circuit court.
- Represented a domestic violence survivor in a restraining order matter and achieved a favorable outcome.
Education
- Lewis & Clark, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science (2016)
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (2019)
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
Memberships
- Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Membership Committee (2020-present)
Community Activities
• Oregon Advocates, Advocate (2019-present)
• Meals on Wheels, Volunteer (2019-present)
Outside Interests
Spending time outside enjoying the great PNW.
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