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Everett Jack Jr.
It's important to me to build relationships with my clients.
Everett Jack (EJ) focuses his practice on litigation and risk management, including complex corporate and commercial litigation, officer and director defense, employment and insurance coverage.
EJ works primarily out of the New York and Portland, Oregon offices of the firm, but he is also licensed and handles matters in California, Washington, Alaska and Texas. He has also handled matters pro hac vice for clients in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. He also previously served as the chair of the firm’s Compensation Committee.
EJ’s diverse trial practice includes a wide range of commercial and insurance matters which are typically factually complex and highly technical. During his career he has tried or arbitrated more than 50 cases to verdict or decision, including cases throughout Davis Wright Tremaine, where his involvement was as lead trial counsel. He has been named as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for Commercial Litigation in 2008 and from 2010 to present and as a Portland Super Lawyer for insurance matters from 2007 to present.
Practice Highlights
Civil trial practice
Tried and arbitrated more than 50 cases in a wide range of areas of law through verdict or decision, as well as litigated hundreds of cases in jurisdictions across the nation. Works closely with clients to analyze, understand, and anticipate next steps in litigation, and how best to strategically move the case forward to resolution, in furtherance of the litigation, or to trial.
Insurance
For 25 years has represented insurers such as Travelers, AIG, Continental Casualty, Genworth Financial, Transamerica, and IFG Companies consulting on underwriting, coverage, and litigation involving insurance policies of all types, nationally.
Director and officer
Consults with executives and companies concerning director and officer matters, corporate governance, and liability issues.
Corporate Cases as Lead Counsel
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors v. Fatburger Directors and Officers
Represented eleven individual officers and directors sued as defendants for “insider” claims in eight separate adversary cases maintained by Chapter 7 trustee in the Fatburger bankruptcy cases, USBD CD CA. (Settled)
McCoon v. Wiederhorn, et al.
Defended officers and directors of publicly traded company in shareholder derivative suit against claims for breach of fiduciary duty and corporate waste. (Dismissed on motion)
Tague v. Hurd & Biale
Defense of corporate officers against claims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and oppression arising out of corporate buyout by eighth-largest advertising company in the world. (E.D. Pa.) (Through trial)
Powerex Corp. v. Alcan Inc.
Represented Alcan Inc. in defense of claims for breach of contract seeking damages in excess of $100 million arising out of complex power contracts involving Enron trading practices. (2006) (Through trial)
Geltzer, Trustee of Flagship Global Health, et al. v. Wang, et al.
Representation of target defendant executive officer of publicly traded company against claims for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of failed development of business operations in China, in the SDNY. (Settled)
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Insurance Cases as Lead Counsel
Insurance coverage
For 25 years has represented companies such as Travelers, AIG, Lexington, Continental Casualty, Genworth Financial, Transamerica, IFG Companies and Zurich in commercial coverage, environmental, cyber fidelity, and director and officer liability matters in Oregon, Washington, California, New York, Alaska, and Idaho.
Insurance corporate, director & officer defense
For the last 20 years has represented insured of companies such as Travelers, AIG, Zurich, Chubb, Navigators, and XL Insurance against claims for unlawful employment practices and director and officer liability claims.
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Admitted to Practice
- New York
- Oregon
- California
- Washington
- Alaska
- Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Education
- J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1989
- Order of the Lytae
- B.B.A., University of Portland, 1986, cum laude
Memberships & Affiliations
- Vice Chair, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee, American Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Federal Bar Council, New York Bar Association
- Judicial Screening Committee, Multnomah Bar Association
- Chief Justice DeMuniz Civil Law Advisory Committee, 2006; House of Delegates, 2001-2004; Past Chair, Procedure and Practice Committee – Oregon State Bar Association
- Board Member, Emeritus, The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon
- Past Board Member, St. Andrew Legal Clinic
Professional Recognition
- Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2008-present; in Litigation - Insurance, 2013-present; in Insurance Law, 2025-present
- Selected to "Oregon Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2007-2022
- Received the "H. Stewart Tremaine Award," Davis Wright Tremaine, 2021
Background
He is the vice chair of the litigation department, serves on the firm's Executive Committee and Strategic Growth Committee.
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Publications
05.01.25
News
Quoted in "Foster Care Insurance Costs Surge Amid Abuse Claims," Law360 Read More External Link10.10.24
Presentations
Panelist, "(New) Order in the Court: Adapting Litigation Strategies to New Technology and New Audiences," DOWNLOAD/NY Digital Tech Conference
Publications
08.17.23
News
2024 Edition of Best Lawyers Recognizes More Than 175 Davis Wright Tremaine Attorneys for Excellence Read More 2012
Presentations
"Private Company Risks and Exposures: A 2012 Overview," Davis Wright Tremaine, Portland
2011
Presentations
"Private Company & Non-Profit Management Liability Risks: Perception or Reality?" Chartis, Seattle and San Francisco
2011
Presentations
"Market Trends in Private Company & Non-Profit Management Liability," Chartis Executive Risk and Board Liability, New York, N.Y.
March 2009
Presentations
"Conflicts and Potential Conflicts Between Insurers and Insureds"
December 2007
Presentations
"Director & Officer Liability Claims," Professional Liability Underwriting Society - NW Chapter
December 2007
Presentations
"Director & Officer Liability Claims," NW Chapter, Professional Liability Underwriting Society
2005
Publications
"Torts and Products Liability 2005," Oregon Legislative Highlights
November 2003
Presentations
"Insurance Coverage Pitfalls," Travelers Insurance Companies
October 2003
Presentations
"Use of Expert Witnesses in Commercial Cases"
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