Construction Litigation

Civil Litigation

Complex Commercial Litigation

Class Action Defense

Real Estate Law and Litigation

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1998

B.A., with honors, University of Florida, 1990

Member, Washington State Bar Association

Speaker, "Construction on Indian Reservations" 2007 WSBA Construction Law Section Midyear, June 15, 2007

Speaker, "Legal Considerations for Risk Management" 2006 AIA Higher Education Forum, December 7, 2006

Speaker, "Contract Formation: Relationships Between Owner, Contractor, and Subcontractors" The Seminar Group, Washington Construction Law Seminar, September 28-29, 2006.

Speaker, "Dispute Avoidance: A Tune Up" Master Builders Association, Remodelers' Council, February 15, 2006

Freund v. Austin Royce Successfully represented homeowner in dispute against contractor to recover for defective work and delay damages. Obtained favorable jury verdict for client.

Kahn v. Mesher Successfully prosecuted breach of fiduciary duty claim in a real estate partnership dispute. Prevailed on summary judgment at the trial level and on appeal.

Issac v. Northland Communications Corporation Successfully defended a cable system operator in a multimillion dollar securities class action lawsuit. Obtained defense verdict at trial.

Steven Jensen Ltd. v. Donald L. Gardner, Inc. Successfully defended real estate developer in contract dispute involving large residential development in Maple Valley. Obtained favorable settlement.

P.O.I. v. King County and Northwest Aggregates Part of team that defended large sand and gravel supplier in permit dispute. Obtained favorable decision from the Shorelines Hearings Board.

Amazon v. Expedia Part of team that represented a major online retailer in breach of contract litigation. Favorable settlement obtained after extensive motions practice and discovery.