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Jeffrey focuses his practice on financial institutions, condemnation and commercial litigation. He has successfully tried numerous multimillion dollar cases, including condemnation matters, claims arising from reconstruction and construction issues, breach of contract and UCC claims. Along with James Magee and David Lundsgaard, Jeffrey successfully defended a salmon processor in a four-month class action trial against antitrust allegations that the processor conspired to fix prices in the Bristol Bay salmon fishery. The class in that case sought damages in excess of $1 billion. Jeffrey is currently involved in litigation on behalf of Sound Transit regarding condemnation and contract issues concerning Sound Transit's commuter rail property acquisition strategies. Jeffrey Co-Chairs the American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Committee. Professional and Community Activities Washington State Bar Adjunct Investigative Counsel Panel, 2006-2011 American Bar Association, Litigation Section; Condemnation, Zoning and Land Use Committee, Co-Chair, 2006 - 2009 Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington, Appellate Practice Co-Chair 2006-2007 Washington State Bar Association Oregon Bar Association King County Bar Association Washington State Minority and Justice Commission Hirobayashi Coram Nobis Team University of Oregon School of Law Dean's Advisory Council, 2005 - 2008 Washington State Board of Judicial Administration's Court Security Committee, 2005 - 2008 National Bar Association, Board of Governors, Former Board Member Loren Miller Bar Association, Former President and Treasurer Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Advisory Board, Former Member King County Bar Association, Former Member of Board of Trustees King County Bar Association YLD, Former Secretary King County Bar Foundation Former Board of Trustees, President's Council Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County, Former Board Member Publications and Presentations Presentor - "What Happens When the Project Fails after the Property is Condemned?," ALI-ABA Course: Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation, January 2, 2007 (Miami, FL) Presentor Antitrust and Intellectual Property Trends in the Supreme Court, American Bar Association Section of Litigation Teleconference Series, December 12, 2006 Co-Presentor "An Eminent Domain Legislation Update," Industrial Asset Management Council Forum, October 2, 2006 (Williamsburg, VA) Co-Presentor "How to Try Your Case for the Condemnor," 32rd Annual Advanced ALI-ABA Course: Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation, January 6, 2006 (San Diego, CA) Co-Author - Cumulative Supplement,Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation Deskbook, 1998 and 2001 Recognition Washington Law & Politics Super Lawyer, 2002-2007 Education JD, University of Oregon School of Law, 1985 Articles Editor, Oregon Law Review BA, Morehouse College, 1977 Representative Cases Alakayak v. All Alaskan Seafoods. Successfully defended a salmon processor in a four-month class action trial against antitrust allegations that the processor conspired to fix prices in the Bristol Bay salmon fishery. The class in that case sought damages in excess of $1 Billion. Hirabayashi v. United States of America, 828 F.2d 691 (9th Cir. 1987). Represented Japanese-American petitioner in action for writ of error coram nobis seeking vacation of convictions for violating wartime measures requiring Japanese-Americans to remain within their residences and to report to civilian control stations. Bank of America, NA v. Miller, 33P.3d 91 (Wash, App. 2000). Represented bank in enforcing forum selection clause in financing lease. McIntosh v. Nafziger, 60 Wash. App. 906, 851 P.2d 713 (1993). Represented parents and children who had been racially harassed by admitted skin head in attempt to obtain antiharassment order. Clevco, Inc. v. Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle, 59 Wash. App. 536, 799 P.2d 1183 (1990). Represented public contractor to recover excess costs expanded due to major utility conflicts not indicated on project plans. Wright Schuchart, Inc. d/b/a Howard S. Wright Construction Company v. Seattle School District No. 1. Represented owner on $8 million claim arising out of reconstruction of Franklin High School specifically responsible for defending electrical subcontractor's pass through claim. Seattle Iron and Metals v. Boeing. Represented defendant company in negligence and UCC claim arising out of scrap metal sale. Micro Chemical, Inc. v. Bio Techniques Laboratories, Inc. Represented defendant and cross-complainant biotechnology firm in patent infringement and Lanham Act case arising out of cattle feed lot industry. Clevco, Inc. v. City of Walla Walla. Represented utility contractor with respect to claim for extra work. Higgerson v. King Enterprises. Represented plaintiff in breach of contract, fraud and consumer protection act claims arising out of equity skimming scheme. FSLIC v. Johnson/Platis. Represented governmental agency in suit under real estate earnest money agreement. |
