Representative Cases:

Class Action / Employment / Civil Rights:
Obtained a $14.5 million settlement in class action on behalf of civil service custodian staff against Portland Public School District for unlawful termination.

Class Action / Employment:
Obtained a $52.5 million trial court judgment in class action against employer for failure to pay overtime.

Class Action / Malpractice / Breach of Fiduciary Duty:
Obtained dismissal of alleged class action against a major law firm alleging malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty.

Will Contest:
Obtained settlement on behalf of local non-profit after successful trial of undue influence claim.

Securities Fraud:
Obtained settlements on behalf of investors in several cases in litigation against brokers and broker-dealers for securities fraud.

Breach of Contract / Trade Secrets:
Represented inventor in a major patent infringement litigation involving trade secrets and breach of contract claims.

Consumer Class Actions:
Represented consumers in multiple class actions against credit card companies and banks for charging excessive fees and wrongfully imposing onerous terms.

Commercial Lease Dispute:
Represented tenant in litigation alleging breach of commercial lease agreement.

Breach of Contract / Negligence:
Represented operator of assisted living facility on claims against management company.

Shareholder Dispute / Breach of Fiduciary:
Obtained settlement on behalf of closely held corporation in dispute over stock ownership and control of corporation.

Employment:
Represented employees on claims against employers on civil rights, wage collection, minimum wage and overtime claims.