Education
- University of Washington School of Law – J.D., 2002 – Managing Editor, Washington Law Review
- University of Washington – B.A. in History and English, 1999
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Washington
- Oregon Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
- US District Court of Oregon
Notable Results
Defense verdict following federal jury trial in suit alleging design defect in rifle trigger mechanism.
Summary judgment dismissal of claims against defendant in trademark lawsuit, finding no infringement. Glassybaby, LLC v. Provide Gifts, Inc., 2011 WL 4571876, 102 U.S.P.Q.2d 1155 (W.D. Wash. 2011).
Summary judgment dismissal of subrogation claim, affirmed on appeal. Community Ass’n Underwriters of America, Inc. v. Kalles, 164 Wn. App. 30, 38, 259 P.3d 1154 (2011).
Summary judgment dismissal of lawsuit against multiple trusts by beneficiary seeking to undo trusts.
Following ruling that defendant infringed client’s trademarks, obtained $3.2 million judgment for plaintiff in trademark lawsuit.
Presentations and Publications
- Annual Legislative and Case Law Update—Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington, National Business Institute, December 2011
- Insurance Law 2011—Bad Faith and the New Insurance Fair Conduct Act and Damages, National Business Institute, July 2011
- Construction Defect Litigation—Insurance Coverage and Indemnity Provisions, National Business Institute, November 2010
Professional and Civic Involvement
- Kiwanis Club of Seattle – Current Board Member and past President
- Franklin High School Key Club – Advisor
Personal Interests and Activities
Woodworking, golf, model trains with my son, UW basketball.