Education
- Seattle University School of Law – J.D., 1997
- University of Washington – B.S. and B.A., 1994
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- California State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Notable Results
Obtained a defense verdict in matter involving municipal transit bus involved in a multiple vehicle accident with a high-value injury in which all other parties contended the transit bus driver was the at-fault party.
Obtained a defense verdict in a matter involving a municipal transit bus that was involved in a traffic accident where both vehicles were turning into the same space and asserted the right of way.
Successfully represented an entertainment company in making a claim for inverse condemnation and proceeding through the liability phase of a multiple party bench trial against a government entity that caused a building to be destroyed by fire.
Obtained summary judgment on a claim based upon a statute of limitations defense, which was then later upheld on appeal.
Obtained dismissal of a product handler/packager based on a lack of jurisdiction argument.
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- California State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Personal Interests and Activities
Home Brewing, Creative Writing, Cooking.