Industry focus
Excellent client advocacy begins and ends with my tireless dedication, unwavering discipline, and steadfast direction.
How I represent clients at Schwabe
As a skilled civil litigator, I handle complex multi-party disputes involving breach of contract, negligence, product liability, toxic torts, business torts, and natural resource matters. I work closely with my clients to provide tailored solutions to meet their goals.
Equipped with a background in economics, I bring a sense of objective practicality to optimize my clients’ potential for success in each matter. I look to their specific goals and work toward each stage of a case—including, if necessary, trial and appeal. I also bring unique Pacific Northwest value to cases; I have experience before many judges in both state and federal courts, as well as several arbitrators and mediators in Oregon and Washington.
Experience
- Managed day-to-day issues in complex product liability cases from summons to resolution.
- Drafted and successfully argued a wide array of motions.
- Negotiated favorable settlement resolutions on behalf of clients.
- Regularly advised clients on electronic discovery collection and review.
Education
- Lewis & Clark, Law School, Juris Doctor (2021)
- University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Economics (2017)
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
- U.S. District Court - District of Oregon
- U.S. District Court - District of Western Washington
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Washington
Memberships
- Washington State Bar, Member (2021-present)
- Oregon State Bar, Member (2021-present)
- Sustainable Futures Section, Executive Committee Member (2023-present)
- Multnomah Bar Association, Member (2021-present)
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (2022-present)
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (2022-present)
Additional Publications
- Co-Author, “Oregon’s Amphibious Public Trust Doctrine: The Oswego Lake Decision,” 50 Environmental Law Review 1227 (2021)
- Co-Author, “Adding Confusion to the Muddy Waters of the Oswego Lake Decision: A Response to Dean Huffman,” 50 Environmental Law Review (2020)
Community Activities
Mount Hood Ski Patrol, Hill and Bike Patroller (2019-present)
Outside Interests
When I’m not at my desk, you can find me outdoors skiing, camping, and mountain biking with my friends and family.
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