Brad Fisher maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, handling cases involving corporate governance and partnership disputes, breaches of contract and business torts, misuse of trade secrets and other forms of unfair competition, violations of noncompetition covenants, and consumer protection claims, among others. He regularly litigates in both state and federal courts and in arbitration, and represents both defendants and plaintiffs. Brad also regularly represents health care clients in administrative proceedings before the Department of Health.
Brad’s clients include financial institutions, law firms, health care providers, technology companies, franchisors, and manufacturers.
Representative Experience
Spirits distributor contract dispute
Represented an alcohol beverage company and alcohol beverage distributor for a distribution contract dispute under Washington law. Obtained favorable settlement before arbitration. (AAA Arbitration 2013)
Freestone Capital Partners v. MKA Real Estate Opportunity Fund
Represented Freestone in a multi-jurisdictional matter involving the enforcement of written guarantees exceeding $32 million indebtedness. Obtained summary judgment against the two individual guarantors who resided in California. (2012)
Verska v. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Representing Saint Alphonsus in lawsuit filed by Boise spine surgeon. Protections of Idaho peer review privilege affirmed by Idaho Supreme Court at --- P.3d ----, 2011 WL 5375192 (Ongoing following remand to Idaho District Court)
Nordia Law Group v. Prestige Hockey Group Inc.
Represented Swedish firm and its principal in dispute over commissions earned in representation of National Hockey League athletes. (W.D. Wash. 2011)
Eurofresh, Inc. v. Windset Farms (California), Inc.
Represented Windset Farms in defense of claims related to non-competition agreements. (D. Az. 2011)
Ocean Express Trading, LLC v. Sungil Engicom Co., Ltd.
Represented Ocean Express Trading in dispute with South Korean fish buyer. Successfully compelled Korean buyer to arbitrate in Seattle. (W.D. Wash. 2011)
Aquastar v. Leuenberger
Defended former employee against defamation and breach of contract claims. Suit voluntarily dismissed after deposition of plaintiff. (King Cnty. (Wash.) Super. Ct. 2011)
In re Shriners Hospitals for Children
Obtained summary judgment for Shriners Hospitals for Children in certificate of need proceeding. (Wash. Dept. of Health 2011)
Odelia Pacific Corporation v. Lucent Technologies
Represented Odelia Pacific in suit for unpaid services. (W.D. Wash. 2010)
White Sands v. Ness & Campbell Crane
Obtained defense award for Ness & Campbell Crane on claims for breach of lease. Awarded damages on counterclaims and fees at arbitration. (2010)
Brina Sanft Management v. digEcor
Obtained defense award at arbitration on claims for breach of consulting and marketing agreements. (2009)
Starbucks v. Twohig
Represented Starbucks in high-profile litigation against former senior executive for breach of noncompete agreement. Twohig, who had reported directly to the president of Starbucks U.S., accepted a senior executive position with Dunkin' Donuts. After expedited discovery and entry of an order limiting Twohig's activities with Dunkin', the case was successfully resolved at mediation. Twohig paid $500,000 to Starbucks and agreed to continue post-employment restrictions protecting Starbucks' confidential information and trade secrets. (W.D. Wash. 2009)