Client Collaborations

Setty v. Shrinivas Sugandhalaya, LLP, Supreme Court Case No. 19-623; Ninth Circuit Case No. 18-35573. Represent appellants and petitioners in pursuing appeal involving issues arising under the Lanham Act and the New York Convention. After the Ninth Circuit affirmed a trial court decision finding our client had no rights to compel arbitration because it was a non-signatory to the underlying arbitration agreement, successfully petitioned the United States Supreme Court to grant our client’s petition for a writ of certiorari; Supreme Court vacated decision and remanded to Ninth Circuit, where it is currently pending.

Rockin Artwork, LLC v. Bravado Int. Group Merch. Svs., Inc., Case Nos. 17-35151, 17-35263 (9th Cir. 2018).

Western Mortgage & Realty Co. v. KeyBank National Association, Case No. 15-35821 (9th Cir. 2017). Represented defendants-appellees in appeal involving borrowers claims of breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation. Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of claims and awarded fees.

In re MILA, Inc., 423 B.R. 537 (9th Cir. BAP 2010). Represented appellant bankruptcy trustee in seeking to recover proceeds of directors and officers insurance policy.

Davel Communications, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 451 F.3d 1037 (9th Cir. 2006). Represented appellants in pursuing claims under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Secured affirmance of a permanent stalking protective order under Oregon’s civil stalking statute (ORS 30.866) in a case involving a respondent who initiated a series of contacts with the petitioner over several months. This was a pro bono matter taken through the Oregon Appellate Pro Bono Program. C. Q. R. v. Wafula, 305 Or App 344 (2020).

Successfully defended company at the district court level (after the successful removal from a state circuit court) and on appeal regarding multimillion-dollar claims for failure to remit withholdings, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and intentional interference with economic relations brought by current and former employees. Barr v. Ross Island Sand & Gravel Co., 788 F App’x 556 (9th Cir 2019).

Represented public school district in appeal from judgment for plaintiff on IDEA and §1983 claims. Obtained reversal of judgment and affirmance of pretrial rulings dismissing ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims. C.O. v. Portland Public Schools, 679 F3d 1162 (9th Cir 2012)

Secured reversal of a trial court decision denying an Oregonian’s petition for the relief from the prohibition of possessing or receiving a firearm. This was a pro bono matter taken through the Oregon Appellate Pro Bono Program. Bentley v. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, 297 Or App 609 (2019).