We take pride in our balanced and objective approach. By representing both plaintiffs and defendants, we are able to "see the other side" of a case, which enables us to anticipate the positions the other side is likely to take. The following is a sampling of actual cases we have handled on behalf of both plaintiff and defense clients:
Defense Cases:
- Norman v. Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel (King County Superior Court) -- obtained a defense verdict on behalf of client Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel in a case arising out of a pedestrian/truck accident at a worksite. The injured plaintiff alleged that he was struck by a Salmon Bay cement truck when it drove inside a coned work zone. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in less than one hour in favor of Salmon Bay, finding that its driver was not at fault in causing the accident.
- Backstrom v. Woodinville Water District, (King County Superior Court) -- obtained a defense verdict after a month-long trial on behalf of a utility district defendant in a high-profile race discrimination lawsuit.
- Newhall Jones v. Classic Cedar, et al. (King County Superior Court; Division I, Court of Appeals) -- obtained a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a defendant subcontractor in a $1 million construction defect claim. Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the summary judgment on appeal. 2000 Wash. App. LEXIS 262 (2000).
- On the Green, LLC v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., et al., (King County Superior Court) -- obtained a defense verdict after a three-week trial on behalf of an insurance company in a first-party insurance claim involving a $13 million water intrusion claim.
- Dixon v. San Juan Plumbing (San Juan County Superior Court) -- obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a plumbing subcontractor who was alleged to have negligently set fire to plaintiff's residence while using a blow torch to repair cracked water pipes. After a week-long trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
- Haddock v. Ransom (King County Superior Court) -- obtained a defense verdict after a week-long trial of a case involving an admitted liability, rear-end collision motor vehicle accident.
- Successfully resolved, either through mediation or summary judgment, in excess of 100 cases involving serious bodily injuries and claims exceeding $1 million. Also obtained either defense verdicts or verdicts substantially exceeding expectations in excess of 20 jury trials.
Plaintiff Cases:
- Bogue v. City of Seattle (King County Superior Court) -- $1,100,000 settlement on behalf of client who was hit in a crosswalk, suffering multiple serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury.
- Gordon v. Confidential employer -- $850,000 settlement on behalf of client who developed cancer after years of unprotected industrial exposure to toxic chemicals.
- Schade v. City of Seattle (King County Superior Court) -- $250,000 settlement on behalf of four clients in an employment discrimination and hostile work environment case.