Representative Experience
Banner Bank v. Mid-Mountain Machinery, Inc. et al.
Representing secured lender in state and bankruptcy courts relative to distressed construction leasing equipment company. (Ongoing)
Grand Bay receivership (Union Bank v. Homestar Northwest, LLC)
Representing custodial receiver relative to mixed use condominium project in Blaine, Wash. (Ongoing)
Highway 2 receivership (Union Bank v. Highway 2 Property Management, LLC et al.)
Representing general receiver relative to real property in Sultan, Wash. (Ongoing)
Horizons receivership (Union Bank v. Birch Point Village, et al.)
Representing general receiver relative to significant development project in Whatcom County, Wash. (Ongoing)
In re Edra D. Blixseth
Representation of Chapter 7 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Edra D. Blixseth, a former owner of the Yellowstone Mountain Club in Montana. (Ongoing)
Meridian Condominium receivership (Union Bank v. Michael R. Mastro)
Representing receiver relative to condominium project in Bainbridge Island, Wash. (Ongoing)
Patey receivership (Union Bank v. L-150-1 Patey, LLC)
Representing general receiver relative to prospective residential subdivision in Snohomish County, Wash. (Ongoing)
Sinclair Ridge receivership (Union Bank v. L-198-1 Sinclair Ridge, LLC)
Representing general receiver relative prospective residential subdivision in Kitsap County, Wash. (Ongoing)
1226 Alki receivership (Union Bank v. 1226 Alki Avenue SW, LLC)
Represented receiver relative to condominium project in Seattle. Achieved sale of all subject property and discharge of receiver. (2012)
505 Broadway receivership (Union Bank v. 505 Broadway Associates, LLC)
Represented general receiver relative to significant mixed use project in Tacoma, Wash. Achieved sale of all 24 units subject to receivership (22 residential and 2 commercial) and discharge of receiver. (2012)
Auguston Condominium Association v. Russell et al.
Represented bank defendants action for foreclosure of condominium unit under RCW 64.34.364. Obtained resolution and dismissal on favorable terms. (2012)
Banner Bank v. First Community Bank
Represented secured lender in federal lawsuit involving UCC Article 9 rights in commercial propane tanks. Obtained summary judgment in favor of client. (2012)
Burien Town Square project
Represented client with respect to ownership significant condominium project in Burien, Wash. Successfully resolved dozens of claims for return of earnest money deposit through settlement, mediation, and litigation. (2012)
City of Ocean Shores v. Sadafi et al.
Represented mortgagee relative to interests in property subject to LID lien foreclosure. (2012)
City of Tacoma v. Dangerous Building located at 6022 South Warner Street
Represented Bank of America relative to interests in property deemed dangerous under Tacoma municipal code. (2012)
Firestone v. Judge et al.
Represented mortgagee in adverse possession lawsuit. Obtained stipulated dismissal on favorable terms. (2012)
In re Peterson
Represented Bank of America in litigation involving disbursement of funds being held for benefit of minor child. Obtained favorable result at hearing. (2012)
In re the Trustee’s Sale of the Real Property of Saravana Veerappen
Represented mortgagee in action regarding disbursement of surplus funds following foreclosure. Successfully obtained all surplus funds for client. (2012)
Interlaaken Condominium receivership (Union Bank v. Interlaaken Properties, LLC, et al.)
Represented receiver relative to seven condominium units at property in Lakewood, Wash. Achieved sale of all units and discharge of receiver. (2012)
Mullen v. American Express Bank et al. (In re Zounds)
Represented manufacturer in bankruptcy preference action. Obtained favorable settlement. (2012)
Serenity at Juanita Owners Association v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Represented defendant in quiet title action related to foreclosure of condominium unit under RCW 64.34.364. Obtained favorable settlement. (2012)
The Elektra Owners Association v. Chang, et al.
Represented secured lender in judicial foreclosure lawsuit governed by RCW 64.34.364. Obtained dismissal of client. (2012)
Brookwood Place Condominium Association v. Celestin, et al.
Represented mortgagee in judicial foreclosure lawsuit governed by RCW 64.34.364. Obtained dismissal of client with confirmation of lien priority. (2011)
Fairweather Point Homeowners Association v. Agostinelli, et al.
Represented mortgagee in judicial foreclosure lawsuit governed by RCW 64.34.364. Obtained dismissal of client with confirmation of lien priority. (2011)
GE Commercial Finance Business Property Corporation v. Ruby's Northwest, LLC et al.
Obtained and enforced money judgment for secured lender relative to regional restaurant franchisee. (2011)
JMS Construction v. GSRE LLC v. Banner Bank
Defended lender and successor owner relative to dispute over tenant improvements in commercial building in Seattle. (2011)
Pierce Cty. v. Malmquist et al.
Represented mortgagee in condemnation action effecting borrower's real property. (2011)
Pinehurst Lane Condominium Owners Association v. Hackney, et al.
Represented mortgagee in judicial foreclosure lawsuit governed by RCW 64.34.364. Obtained dismissal of client with confirmation of lien priority. (2011)
Saxony Owners Association v. Klube, et al.
Represented mortgagee in judicial foreclosure lawsuit governed by RCW 64.34.364. Obtained dismissal of client with confirmation of lien priority. (2011)
Snohomish County v. Real Property Known as 501 Stickney Mountain Place et al.
Negotiated dismissal of mortgagee client from forfeiture lawsuit under RCW 69.50.505. (2011)
USA v. Gilbert
Negotiated favorable dismissal of Bank of America from forfeiture lawsuit involving borrower’s property. (2011)
J.N. Eberle & Cie. GmbH
Represented German manufacturer with respect to settlement of dispute over sums owed; implemented forbearance agreement on favorable terms. (2010)
Avalon Downreit V, LP v. Grand-Glacier, LLC
Represented developer in litigation filed by owner of apartment building challenging amount of assessments for common areas and for dissolution of owners’ association. (2010)
GE Commercial Finance v. Cremarosa et al.
Represented lender in action for money judgment. Obtained $1.4 million judgment. (2010)
General Electric Capital Corporation v. Alpha Development Corporation et al.
Represented secured creditor in action for money judgment and fraudulent conveyance. Obtained stipulated judgment in favor of client. (2010)
General Electric Capital Corporation v. Glacier Printing and Graphics, LLC et al.
Represented lender in action for money judgment. Obtained $1.8 million judgment. (2010)
Islanders Bank v. Frascona et al.
Represented lender in judicial foreclosure of real property. (2010)
Yountville Investors, LLC v. Bank of America N.A.
Obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims challenging the enforceability of an interest rate swap agreement. WL 2382862 (W.D. Wash. 2009)