Representative Experience
Civil litigation in both state and federal courts since 1963

Provides alternative dispute resolution services throughout the Pacific Northwest in the field of torts and real estate, as well as in cases involving environmental and natural resources issues and employment law

Representative Cases:

Clark v. Michelle & Dickinson and International Multifoods Corp. Representation of defendant in state Superfund law claim.

Eastern Oregon Public Land Coalition, Oregon Natural Desert Association v. U.S. Forest Service. Representation of intervenor-defendant in Case of First Impression under §401 of Federal Clean Water Act. Representation of client-intervenor on appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and successfully defended against Petition for Certiorari in U.S. Supreme Court.

Lake County v. State of Oregon. Representation of Lake County in trial and appellate courts on action under state surplus land laws.

Mendieta v. State of Oregon. Representation in trial and appellate courts of plaintiff representing a class of approximately 150 cattle ranchers over issues relating to grazing leases on state lands.

Merritt Truax v. Shell Oil Co. Representation of defendant in state Superfund and common law claims.

Newell v. Weston. Representation of defendant in trial and on appeal in cost recovery and state Superfund and common law claims.

Schnitzer Investment Corp. v. Time Oil, Mitsubishi International Co. and Premier Edible Oil. Representation of defendant.

Oliver Spires dba Rivers End Ranch v. United States et al. Defended suits by five Native American tribes also involving Federal and State government. Pursuant to Native American Grave Protection Act and Clean Water Act. Related state and federal claims. Representation provided on appeal and defense of a Petition for Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Burns, et al. v. MBK Partnership, el al. Representation of the defendants against claims involving alleged asbestos contamination of a housing development and related enforcement action brought by the EPA and related insurance coverage claims against multiple carriers.

Publications and Presentations
Author, "Livestock Grazing and Environmental Issues," Oregon State Environmental Deskbook

Memberships and Activities
Oregon State Bar

Received the 2001 Multnomah County Bar Association Professionalism Award

Awarded the Distinguished Trial Lawyer Award by the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

American College of Trial Lawyers

American Board of Trial Advocates, Past President, Oregon Chapter

Presented with the Award of Merit by the Oregon State Bar

Presented with the 2003 Multnomah County Bar Professionalism Award

Named one of “Portland’s Best Lawyers” in commercial litigation, environmental law, and personal injury litigation by Portland Monthly, 2006

Selected to “Oregon Super Lawyers," Law & Politics, 2006, 2007

Named as one of "America's Leading Business Lawyers" by Chambers USA, 2003-2006

Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1991 to present

Awarded the Distinguished Trial Lawyer Award by the American Board of Trial Advocates - Oregon

Former member, Oregon State Bar Board of Governors

Former vice president, Oregon State Bar

Former member & vice chairperson, Oregon Judicial Fitness Commission

Former president, Oregon Law Foundation

Education
LL.M. in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College

J.D., Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College

B.A. in Business, Gonzaga University