Litigation & Dispute Resolution for High-Stakes Business Problems

Some disputes you can avoid completely. However, some you can’t.

When a contract is broken, a deal goes awry, or another business plays dirty, you need someone who actually tries cases when necessary. I’m a trial lawyer who treats litigation as a tool for change. I help Western Washington businesses and individuals decide when to fight, when to settle, and how to get there strategically.

 

Business & Contract Disputes

Most lawsuits in business come down to one question: who kept their promises, and who didn’t?

I represent clients in disputes, including but not limited to:

• Breach of contract cases

• Loan, investment, and financing disputes

• Vendor, supplier, and service agreement disputes

• Disputes with credit card merchant service providers

• Sales of goods and services disputes

I examine the contract, the paper trail, and the practical realities of your situation. You get a clear view of your risks, leverage, and options, and a strategy tailored to your goals, whether that’s settlement, enforcement, or taking the case to trial.

 

Business Torts & Unfair Practices

Not every wrongful act shows up as a simple “breach.” Sometimes the harm is intentional, strategic, or hidden.

I represent businesses and individuals in cases involving:

• Misrepresentation and fraud

• Interference with business relationships or expectancies

• Other unfair or deceptive practices tied to business operations

These cases are often fact-heavy and emotionally charged. I cut through any drama, identify what we can prove, and focus on the claims that will actually move a judge or jury.

 

Construction & Real Estate Disputes

Construction and property disputes burn time and money faster than almost anything else.

I handle litigation involving:

• Residential and commercial construction contract disputes

• Performance, delay, and payment issues between contractors, subs, and owners

• Real estate contract disputes and failed deals

• Property co-owner conflicts and partition actions

• Premises liability matters tied to business properties

I also draft and negotiate these types of agreements, so I know where parties usually go off the rails, and how to frame your position in a way the court will understand.

 

Ready to Talk Strategy?

If you’re facing a serious business dispute or see one coming, it’s time to get clear on your options. I’ll walk you through your position, your risks, and your best paths forward, so you can decide how hard to push and where to draw the line. Schedule a litigation and dispute strategy consultation by calling (360) 836-1015 to understand your options before the conflict escalates.