Experience

Intellectual Property

• Secured favorable jury verdict in federal court on behalf of renowned golf course in week-long jury trial involving trademark claims under the Lanham Act, including trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution, cybersquatting, and various state law claims.
• Represented international telematics corporation during two week-long arbitrations in Texas and Utah against its competitor for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secret claims. 
• Represent large conference event management software company with claims in copyright infringement, trade mark misappropriation, non-compete, and causes of action arising under the Federal Defendant Trade Secrets Act in the District of Utah against former owners, operators, and employees. 
• Represent waterworks and wastewater inspection and repair company in claims arising under the Idaho Trade Secrets Act and various business torts.
• Represented Fortune 500 insurance company with favorable results in misappropriation of trade secrets and non-compete case involving former agents.

Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

• Defending orthopedic implant manufacturer against unfair competition claims in Florida state court.
• Represent Fortune 50 pharmaceuticals manufacturer on Idaho claims arising from type 2 diabetes medications in multi-district litigation venued in the Easter District of Kentucky.
• Defended Fortune 50 medical device manufacturer in products liability case involving hip implant in multi-district litigation venued in the Northern District of Texas.
• Represented Fortune 50 medical device manufacturer in non-compete action involving device sales representatives. The case was favorably settled.
• Obtained favorable resolution on behalf of manufacturer of allegedly defective spinal surgery screws in both state and federal court.
• Represented manufacturer of allegedly defective intramedullary rod, screws, and nails used in femur surgery in state court action. The case was dismissed with prejudice.
• Court-appointed counsel representing plaintiffs in forty-year old class action against the State of Idaho and its contract medical provider arising from various medical and mental health care constitutional violations.
• Representing hospital in action involving millions of dollars in underpaid medical bills incurred by state corrections contractor. 

Financial Services

• Successfully negotiated on behalf of financial advisor defending against ERISA claims before the Department of Labor.
• Represented loan servicer at trial and in front of the Idaho Supreme Court involving wrongful foreclosure action and alleged emotional distress claims. Case dismissed with prejudice.
• Represent loan servicer against claims arising under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act and the National Mortgage Settlement in Idaho state court.
• Successfully represented loan servicer in state quite title and conversion actions—case dismissed with prejudice. 

Construction and Manufacturing

• Defended modular building manufacturer against warranty claims brought by fish hatchery in week long jury trial—full defense verdict. 
• Defended Las Vegas surety in litigation involving a multi-million dollar housing project on tribal lands.
• Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of California-based tactical outdoor clothing and equipment company regarding complex contract disputes arising from defective products designed for first responders.
• Defended Silicon Valley green tech building supplier against various state-based defect and warranty claims—case settled on favorable terms through mediation.
• Representing manufacturer of agricultural commercial freezer against multi-million dollar breach of contract claims in federal court.
• Defending reseller in the District of Idaho involving damages arising from allegedly defective pipe milled in the UAE. 

Commercial Litigation

• Defending fire extinguisher and safety inspection company in breach of contract action involving fraudulent representations and warranties made during the business acquisition.  
• Representing trucking company in indemnification action arising from damages sustained by an ultrasonic microscope allegedly while in transit.
• Represented wood products manufacturer before the Board of Equalization and the Board of Tax Appeals concerning assessments of the company’s industrial site. The assessments were reduced by millions.
• Defended water bottler in multi-party dispute over natural spring water rights and property redemption. The case was settled on favorable terms.
• Represented a Utah-based manufacturer during litigation in the Northern District of Illinois involving millions of dollars in fitness equipment.
• Represented ski resort, condominium association, and management company during all-day mediation with commercial tenant for remunerations with favorable results.
• Representing condominium association in malpractice action against former counsel arising from a computer hack and fraudulent wire transfer instructions resulting in the loss of client funds.
• Part of the trial team which secured a stipulated dismissal with prejudice for a South American mobile phone network provider in a multimillion-dollar action involving director and officer equity options.

Honors & Activities

Professional Honors and Activities

• Recognized by the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for service on the planning committee of the 2018 Ninth Circuit Corrections Summit
• Selected as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” (Idaho) by Chambers USA (currently: Litigation: General Commercial), 2018-2019
• Recipient, Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40, 2015
• Member, American Inns of Court, 2014-2017
• Recipient, Stoel Rives LLP Andrew Guy Pro Bono Award, 2018
• Recipient, Stoel Rives LLP Pro Bono Recognition, 2014
• Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, 2012-present
• Member, Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section, 2012-present
• Treasurer, Kickstand Board of Directors, 2012-2015
• Recipient, Latham & Watkins LLP Pro Bono Challenge, 2010, 2011
• Member, Illinois State Bar, Litigation Section, inactive
• Charitable contribution of $25,000 donated to the Moffitt Cancer Center in recognition of pro bono services rendered to a non-profit South American housing developer

Civic Activities

• Board of Directors, Federal Defenders of Idaho, Finance Committee, 2019
• Idaho Working Group on State Prisoner Litigation, 2015-present
• Precinct Committeeman, Precinct 1901, 2014-2017
• Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America, 2013-2014
• Staff Attorney, Land of Lincoln Legal Services, 2008-2009

Insights & Presentations

• DRI Product Liability: Warnings, Instructions, and Recalls: Idaho co-author, 2019
• Presenter, “Confidentiality Issues With Technology,” National Business Institute, Boise, Idaho, Oct. 16, 2017
• Presenter, “We’ve Been Hacked! What Should We Have Done? What Should We Do?,” Zasio 2015 Information Governance Road Show, Boise, Idaho, Aug. 27, 2015; Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 16, 2015; Portland, Oregon, Nov. 11, 2015; Seattle, Washington, Nov. 12, 2015
• Panelist, “How Not to Get Sued: IP, Products Liability, and Picking the Right Business Formation,” StartupTV, Boise, Idaho, April 2014
• Moderator, “From Garage to Warehouse,” Kickstand, Boise, Idaho, June, 2013
• “Enter the ‘B’ Corp.,” Idaho Business Review, Dec. 2012

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