Eviction Prevention Unit

• Defended insured individuals and businesses in Oregon and Washington against torts claiming bodily injury and/or damage to property• Personally handled discovery responses and objections, discovery disputes, depositions, mediations, and informal negotiations for a variety of cases • Researched and wrote winning briefs at both trial court and appellate level• Communicated and coordinated defense efforts with insurance adjusters.• Communicate and coordinated with clients in… Show more • Defended insured individuals and businesses in Oregon and Washington against torts claiming bodily injury and/or damage to property• Personally handled discovery responses and objections, discovery disputes, depositions, mediations, and informal negotiations for a variety of cases • Researched and wrote winning briefs at both trial court and appellate level• Communicated and coordinated defense efforts with insurance adjusters.• Communicate and coordinated with clients in defending against bodily injury and property damage claims including the following: Liquor Liability/”Dram Shop,” Motor Vehicle Accidents, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall/Premises Liability, Product Liability, ORS 20.080, Timber Trespass• Defended Insurance Carriers against Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist claims and Bad Faith/Washington Consumer Protection Act claims Show less

• Managed Oregon office of multi-state law firm• Handled all aspects of cases for large volume civil litigation practice, primarily representing large financial institutions• Prevailed in numerous summary judgment and arbitration hearings• Improved Oregon office performance while protecting clients from damage to their public image and minimizing costs

• Represented indigent criminal defendants, starting with misdemeanors; but was swiftly promoted to serious felonies, including Measure 11 crimes• Personally handled all aspects of litigation for my assigned files including motion practice, plea negotiations, sentencing, and trials• Obtained numerous not guilty jury verdicts as lead trial counsel, including multiple Measure 11 cases and several cases with challenging fact patterns • Received favorable plea bargains and multiple… Show more • Represented indigent criminal defendants, starting with misdemeanors; but was swiftly promoted to serious felonies, including Measure 11 crimes• Personally handled all aspects of litigation for my assigned files including motion practice, plea negotiations, sentencing, and trials• Obtained numerous not guilty jury verdicts as lead trial counsel, including multiple Measure 11 cases and several cases with challenging fact patterns • Received favorable plea bargains and multiple voluntary dismissals, as a result of my trial successes while maintaining rapport with prosecutors• Persuaded prosecutors and judges to allow my clients into alternative sentencing programs centered on mental health and substance abuse treatment Show less

• Assisted judges with court proceedings, pleadings, orders, and judgments• Gained valuable experience observing virtually every type of trial court proceeding in civil, criminal, and family court cases

• Researched legal issues for defense in juvenile delinquency proceedings• Advocated for juvenile justice reform by compiling information, formulating arguments, and suggesting legislative proposals• Acted as a legal observer at protest over conditions at state juvenile facilities• Primary contact for named plaintiffs in class-action litigation • Coordinated communication between legal team and community groups Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal… Show more • Researched legal issues for defense in juvenile delinquency proceedings• Advocated for juvenile justice reform by compiling information, formulating arguments, and suggesting legislative proposals• Acted as a legal observer at protest over conditions at state juvenile facilities• Primary contact for named plaintiffs in class-action litigation • Coordinated communication between legal team and community groups Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal issues• Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal issues• Acted as a legal observer at protest over conditions at state juvenile facilities• Primary contact for named plaintiffs in class-action litigation • Coordinated communication between legal team and community groups Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal issues• Created educational materials for the public on a variety of legal issues Show less

• Documented and improved tracking of conservation easements• Researched development and access concerns for potential conservation projects

Summers of 1999-2002 and Fall of 2000• Developed and enhanced the social skills, self-knowledge, self-confidence, and leadership skills of students through team-building exercises, high ropes challenge courses, rock-climbing, canoeing, sailing, and backpacking.• Worked with diverse populations from adult office workers to young children including at-risk youth, cancer patients, religious groups, private schools, public schools, and service organizations.• Helped develop framework… Show more Summers of 1999-2002 and Fall of 2000• Developed and enhanced the social skills, self-knowledge, self-confidence, and leadership skills of students through team-building exercises, high ropes challenge courses, rock-climbing, canoeing, sailing, and backpacking.• Worked with diverse populations from adult office workers to young children including at-risk youth, cancer patients, religious groups, private schools, public schools, and service organizations.• Helped develop framework for ensuring that program for middle school aged boys effectively incorporated the values and goals of Outward Bound Show less

• Researched international real estate conservation options and monitoring/stewardship of conservation land in foreign countries• Collected and filed paperwork for corporate compliance standards for foreign offices

• Assisted investigations into Medicaid fraud and abuse of vulnerable adults• Received and documented calls reporting abuse of vulnerable adults

• Washed dishes, bussed tables, and assisted with food prep at restaurant that was part of a resort in the Smoky Mountains

• Assisted state biologists in conducting population studies• Expanded and maintained interpretive trails at Turcotte Fisheries Field Station near the Ross Barnett Reservoir • Maintained the grounds and facility