ATTORNEY

QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen years outstanding experience in all aspects of commercial law. Excellent litigator with a track record of affirmative results. Effective administrator and personnel manager.

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Sixteen years experience as a trial attorney with a strong background in handling complex criminal litigation at the federal level. Highly regarded for thorough preparation and effective delivery of client defenses with an excellent reputation for negotiating favorable dispositions.

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Excellent legal background with strong emphasis on preventative law. Work closely with clients to identify potential contractual and other legal problems and minimize exposure. Highly regarded by clients for legal knowledge, thoroughness, and dedication to their concerns.

EMPLOYMENT

As head of the commercial litigation department, represent a diverse clientele including commercial finance and leasing companies, local and national organizations, investors, lenders, municipalities, insurance companies, and brokers. Have successfully directed the efforts of partners and associates in cases totaling over $65 million.

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Associate - Handled all phases of defense preparation and delivery for this prominent law firm. Practice included civil and criminal cases. Duties included bail arrangements, technical pre-trial motions, investigations, jury selection, witness preparation, litigation, appeals, and extraordinary writs. Assumed full responsibility for felony cases and achieved excellent results, becoming one of the firm’s leading trial lawyers.

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Established case management procedures for the growing practice as well as billing and collection procedures. Implementation of a computerized docket system with the case management system significantly increased efficiency in handling cases and improved client relations.

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Handle trial practice primarily involving the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, and commercial and real estate litigation. Heavily involved in corporate practice, municipal law, and the representation of developers. Major clients include Lincoln County Public Utility District, First National Bank, and State Farm Insurance.

For the Lincoln County PUD, handle condemnation proceedings, environmental litigation, competitive bid and construction law litigation, and water system rates litigation. Advise the PUD regarding Public Disclosure Act matters and bid specifications. For State Farm Insurance defend insureds in personal injury actions, evaluate claims, and negotiate litigation.

For developers, negotiate and draft real estate contracts, loan agreements, agreements with municipalities, and handle construction litigation and hearings before public agencies.

(This attorney also used an addendum entitled “Significant Litigation Handled.” Examples include:)

Represented a developer on a 654 unit project in Sanderford. Handled hearings with the City, and in the face of heavy citizen opposition, negotiated approval of 548 units.

Successfully defended a closely held corporation with $18 million in annual sales against a minority shareholder’s suit for dissolution. Trial court decision affirmed by the State Court of Appeals.

Successfully defended in federal court against a claim of a disappointed bidder for a dam contract, resulting in a savings of over $14 million.