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Experience
Commercial Litigation
Verity Solutions Group, Inc. v. Verity, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Prosecuted successful trademark and unfair competition action involving VERITY mark. Settled after discovery closed.
Cross-Border Contract Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Represented foreign technology company in cross-border dispute. Obtained pre-discovery dismissal of all claims.
International Financing Dispute*
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Represented foreign distributer seeking to enforce a foreign money judgment. Summary judgment affirmed on appeal.
International Financing Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Represented foreign bank in cross-border dispute seeking to enforce a security guarantee.
Purchase Order Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Represented leading electronic manufacturing services company in dispute arising from the manufacture of technology products.
Lending Practices Dispute*
King County Superior Court (Washington); Washington Court of Appeals, Div. I
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of claims against financial institution. Affirmed on appeal.
Securities Litigation
Asset Sale Dispute*
Snohomish County Superior Court (Washington); Washington Court of Appeals, Div. I
Represented startup company and its principals in litigation arising from asset sale. Achieved favorable result on appeal resulting in voluntary dismissal of all claims.
Stock Market Manipulation*
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Defended investment management firm and its director in class action arising from alleged stock market manipulation. Successfully opposed class certification resulting in voluntary dismissal.
False Financial Statements Investigation*
Represented publicly traded company in investigation arising from restatements and possible expense misclassifications.
Stock Market Manipulation Investigation*
Represented venture capital firm and its principal in investigation arising from alleged “pump and dump” scheme.
Asset Valuation*
Counseled investment adviser in examination by the OCIE.
*Prior firm experience
