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Experience
Healthcare
Amos V. Oregon Health & Science University
Circuit Court of Oregon, Multnomah County
Successfully defended academic medical center in putative class action involving hospital charges to uninsured patients.
Community Health Plan of Washington, Et Al. V. Washington State Health Care Authority, Et Al.
Superior Court of Washington, Thurston County
Represented managed care organization in Medicaid reimbursement litigation regarding allocation of Affordable Care Act expansion population among contracted Medicaid plans. After winning summary judgment, recovered $10.35 million for CHPW. Also successfully defended CHPW against a $20 million contract claim asserted by HCA in related administrative adjudication proceeding.
Horizon v. MultiCare
American Health Lawyers’ Association Arbitration
Defended local hospital system in breach of contract action brought by subsidiary of large national healthcare conglomerate. After week-long arbitration, prevailed on all claims and recovered all monies paid under contract along with attorneys’ fees and costs.
In re Signature Health Care
U.S. Department of Health Administrative Hearing
Represented joint venture between hospital systems in certificate-of-need proceeding. After three-day hearing, secured certificate of need for client and denial of competitor’s application. Prevailed on administrative appeal.
United States v. Homestyle Direct
U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Defended client against false claims allegations brought by federal and state government enforcement agencies. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement.
State Administrative Boards Dispute*
Assisted billion-dollar corporation in obtaining favorable resolution of disputes with state administrative boards.
Immediate Jeopardy Reversal*
Successfully advocated for reversal of immediate jeopardy finding against healthcare client.
Peer Review Privilege Appeal*
Submitted amicus brief on behalf of hospital association in appeal regarding peer review privilege.
Commercial Litigation
Ponzi Scheme Recovery*
Represented federal equity receiver of a $70 million Ponzi scheme and assisted in recovery of millions of dollars for innocent investors.
Lender Appeal*
Successfully advocated for lender in appeal of $4 million judgment.
Lost Profit Recovery*
Prevailed on summary judgment in claim for $3 million in escrow account to compensate client for lost profits.
Pro Bono
Mglej v. Multnomah County
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by Ninth Circuit as pro bono counsel for individual who was arrested while protesting in downtown Portland.
*Prior Experience
