I pride myself on being highly responsive and performing quick turnaround for my clients. I recognize that every legal matter is a top priority for my clients, and I treat every case that way.
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I am a battle-hardened litigator who has tried dozens of civil cases before judges, juries, and arbitrators. Over the years, I have successfully litigated disputes involving real estate and contracts, property rights, construction liens, employment issues, insurance policies, shareholder disagreements, and claims for personal injuries. My practice is distinguished by deep experience representing commercial real estate owners, and assisting them in resolving complex issues with tenants and contractors, as well as guiding buyers and sellers through disputes that arise out of property transactions.
Work with many small and family-owned businesses has honed my ability to deliver practical, results-oriented legal solutions. I recognize that each client’s resources and circumstances are unique, and I tailor my approach to ensure that strategies are both effective and efficient. My years of experience have equipped me to provide sound judgment and actionable guidance that aligns with my clients’ goals.
Experience
- Secured a complete defense verdict in a $3M injury case after a weeklong jury trial in Oregon Circuit Court
- Achieved dismissal of a $3.5M insurance coverage claim in a federal bench trial involving an alleged Ponzi scheme
- Scored summary judgment to enforce the right of first refusal in a business purchase agreement
- Obtained a jury verdict significantly below the settlement demand in a truck accident case with admitted liability (two-week trial)
- Secured a defense verdict in a trespass/nuisance logging case after a weeklong jury trial; also won summary judgment for two co-defendants
- Was awarded a favorable decision in arbitration over an LLC dissolution dispute
- Won summary judgment for an auto dealer in a lawsuit over a forced dealership sale
- Secured summary judgment for a national restaurant chain against racial discrimination claims
- Achieved summary judgment for a national real estate company in a commercial lease termination dispute
- Negotiated resolution for an auto dealership of a dispute with a manufacturer over a termination attempt
- Prevailed in a multimillion-dollar construction lien trial for the lender on a failed development project
Education
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Juris Doctor, cum laude
- Colgate University, Bachelor of Arts
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
Memberships
Oregon State Bar Association; Member, Business Law Section & Employment Law Section (2000 to present)
Awards
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2018–2025)
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