Wicklund v. Robert D. Johnson Trust, W.D. Wash., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 148377

Mar 28, 2016

OUTCOME: Obtained denial of debtor's bankruptcy discharge on summary judgment, which was affirmed on appeal.

On summary judgment, obtained denial of debtor's bankruptcy discharge for fraudulent statements in bankruptcy , which was affirmed on appeal by the United States District Court.

In re Wicklund, 9th Cir. B.A.P. 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 810

Mar 15, 2016

OUTCOME: Obtained denial of debtor's homestead exemption.

A bankruptcy debtor's claimed homestead exemption in real property occupied by a tenant was properly denied since the debtor failed to show that he intended to reside at the property at the time his ba ... nkruptcy petition was filed, and the debtor did not file a declaration of homestead until after the homestead exemption was denied.

Hurley v. Port Blakely Tree Farms, LP, 182 Wash. App. 753, 332 P.3d 469 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014)

Jun 30, 2014

OUTCOME: Summary judgment dismissal of claims against clients

Assisted in obtaining summary judgment dismissal of claims brought by plaintiffs against timber companies alleging strict liability for logging activities in Washington. Decision was affirmed on appeal ... . Represented timber industry trade group in getting appellate decision published as legal precedent in Washington.

Palidor v. Hovde, Washington State Court of Appeals Dkt. No. 68112-5, 2013 Wash. App. LEXIS 608

Mar 18, 2013

OUTCOME: Affirmed trial court's dismissal of case against commercial landlord for locking out a tenant on grounds of failure to join a real party in interest.

Foster v. Double R Ranch Association (In re Foster), 435 B.R. 650 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2010)

Jul 19, 2010

OUTCOME: Bankruptcy court decision affirmed; debt ruled non-dischargeable

Successfully represented a creditor homeowners association on appeal in a case of first impression in the Ninth Circuit in which the bankruptcy appellate panel held post-petition homeowners association ... dues are not dischargeable in chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Foster v. Double R Ranch Association (In re Foster), 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 5098 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2010)

Jul 19, 2010

OUTCOME: Bankruptcy court decision affirmed; claim held to be secured claim

Successfully represented a creditor homeowners association on appeal in which the bankruptcy appellate panel held the homeowners association’s claim for unpaid dues and fees was a secured claim.

Whidbey Island Bank v. Prodigy Sales, Inc., Skagit County Superior Court

Dec 14, 2009

OUTCOME: Dismissal of lender liability claims against the bank

The bank filed suit against the borrower to collect a debt owed. The borrower brought multiple lender liability counterclaims againt the bank. Successfully represented the bank in achieving summary j ... udgment dismissal of the borrower's claims against the bank.

Aliza, Inc. v. Zaremba, Washington Court of Appeals Dkt. No. 62497-1 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009)

Nov 03, 2009

OUTCOME: Reversal of trial court's grant of summary judgment dismissing client's claims.

Successfully represented plaintiff corporation on appeal and obtained reversal of trial court’s grant of summary judgment on claims of breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, and fraud a ... gainst the corporation’s outside certified public accountant.

Nw. Pipeline G.P. v. Francisco, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 83566 (W.D. Wash. 2008)

Oct 03, 2008

OUTCOME: Case settled before trial on terms favorable to property owners

Defended individual property owners against an eminent domain proceeding brought by a pipeline company pursuant to Natural Gas Act.