Ned Perry

Obtained favorable ruling dismissing $3.5 million claim brought under construction lien and unjust enrichment legal theories following bench trial.

Represented the purchaser of a troubled green condominium project in North Portland. This Multnomah County Circuit Court case involved over 20 parties, including the architect, general contractor, subcontractors and suppliers. The building, although brand new, experienced significant construction defects, including a prematurely failed roof and acoustic separation issues. The case was ultimately settled following a series of joint expert investigations and a comprehensive mediation process.

Represented LGW Ranch, Inc., a cattle ranching operation, in a condemnation proceeding involving diversion of treated municipal wastewater. The matter was resolved through a negotiated agreement favorable to our client.

Successful bid protest against proposed contract award to competing bidder, based on unfairness of procedure.

Represented Fountain Village Development, which owns a portfolio of historic buildings in downtown Portland, in bankruptcy proceedings that included a dispute over who owned the rights to revenue from advertising on what had been a common wall on one of the company's properties.

Representation of a homeowners association in legal proceedings against its general contractor arising out of a complex and protracted contract close-out process. Settled on favorable terms.

Represented the building owner in a condemnation proceeding involving a warehouse in Portland which is in the path of a new light rail line under construction. The client claimed that the condemning authority's offer of $1.2 million for the warehouse undervalued the property. The matter was resolved through a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.

Represented property developer in an action against its anchor tenant, after the tenant defaulted on a substantial lease which has provided the basis for $25 million in building renovation financing. The matter settled shortly before trial for a substantial recovery. In related cases, we defended the owner against numerous construction lien claims and the lender's foreclosure proceeding.

Represented a building product manufacturer for over 20 years, including playing an oversight role in its defense of numerous construction defect claims and related insurance coverage issues arising out of its hardboard siding product.

Represented landowner in arbitration with general contractor over defective road construction

Obtained specific performance of complex real estate transaction following federal court trial.

Represented HOA in construction contract arbitration.

Regularly represents large general construction contractor.

Defended property owner in Tri-Met condemnation action, resulting in favorable settlement.

Obtained substantial arbitration award for general contractor following owner's termination of large project.

Represented warehouse owner in defending TriMet condemnation proceedings.

Represented property owner in litigation over historical origins and current rights to remnant building wall.

Defended galvanizing supplier in state court litigation arising out of defective highway bridge parts, resulting in favorable mediated settlement.

Represented commercial landlord in federal court case regarding dispute over rental rate applicable to renewal lease term.

Obtained judicial dissolution of deadlocked real estate limited liability company following bench trial.

Represented tenant farmer in agricultural lease dispute, and obtained $1.6 million arbitration award in dispute over reimbursement for capital improvements.

Represented ranch owner in condemnation proceedings brought by municipality for waste water pipeline, and obtained highly favorable settlement.

Represented developer in litigation against anchor tenant for breach of lease and obtained substantial settlement.

Represented employer in obtaining injunctive relief against former employee to freeze embezzled funds.

Represented developer in complex, multi-party construction defect litigation and obtained substantial settlement through mediation.

Represented major ethanol refiner in construction and contract disputes.

Represented Washington property owner in defending easement claim based on 1933 deed.

Regularly represent large forest products company in real estate, construction and contract matters.

Successful five-day arbitration to recover damages for defective road construction.