Will Gent

After an eight-day federal jury trial, obtained a highly favorable verdict defending a Portland-based food laboratory and its director from seven-figure fiduciary duty, intentional interference, and other claims brought by a global testing company.

Successfully defeated temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and other contested motions in series of lawsuits seeking to enforce an over-broad non-competition agreement arising from the sale of a regional construction business.

Second chaired three-day bench trial in an operating agreement dispute involving a closely held real estate company, securing favorable court-ordered buyout and dismissal of all counterclaims.

Represented high-profile professional athlete in private arbitration involving a Most Favored Nations endorsement agreement dispute, prevailing on multiple contested motions before obtaining favorable settlement.

Secured complete summary judgment and attorney fees for public utility company in contract dispute arising from the financial collapse of a European energy conglomerate, who assisted with the construction of a nearly $400 million power plant.

Obtained favorable settlement defending director, founder, and former Chief Executive Officer of Fortune 500 company against consolidated derivative suits alleging breach of fiduciary duties, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment.

Assisted with protecting the majority owners of a manufacturing company from a minority shareholder who refused to redeem minority shares under a shareholder agreement, resulting in a post-trial award to our clients of specific performance, a new share valuation, and significant attorney fees.

Defending regional port authority in construction contract dispute arising from an airport paving project, including securing dismissal of a seven-figure pass through claim improperly brought by a subcontractor.

Representing architecture firm in commercial lease litigation arising from landlord’s failure to furnish heating and air conditioning in a Portland office building.

Defending general contractor and its affiliates in a construction contract dispute arising from the development of two apartment complexes in North Portland, including securing the dismissal of a claim for individual liability against client’s chief executive.

Representing government contractor in dispute with regional airport over lease renewal.

Representing municipal government in prescriptive easement litigation concerning underground city utilities.

Lead attorney in multi-day bench trial concerning the partition of residential property, securing favorable rulings on all disputed issues, favorable settlement, and award of attorney fees in connection with motion to compel.

Represented commercial tenant in three-day arbitration hearing concerning alleged lease defaults, securing favorable rulings on all claims and six-figure attorney fee award.

Represented local government in breach of contract dispute concerning the public construction of a wastewater facility, securing complete summary judgment on all claims.

Defended building owner and commercial tenants in land use covenant litigation involving a 30-story office tower, securing partial summary judgment and voluntary dismissal of all claims.

Represented construction management firm in mechanics lien litigation, securing dismissal of series of cross-claims for injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and damages, as well as favorable resolution of lien claim.

Represented school district in negligence action against design professional firm, securing favorable settlement at mediation.

Represented homeowner in breach of contract and unfair trade practices lawsuit against contractor, securing full damages and attorney fees.

Represented homeowner in residential timber trespass dispute, negotiating pre-litigation settlement that recovered six-figure payment and client’s attorney fees.

As lead attorney in probate trial, obtained directed verdict against claims arising from a disputed option agreement to purchase a residential property.

Defended local government’s land use decision in mandamus proceeding, securing dismissal with prejudice after evidentiary hearing.

Represented heavy equipment company in breach of contract litigation arising from the construction of a hospital, helping secure Ninth Circuit reversal of an adverse trial court decision and favorable settlement after substituting in as counsel.

Represented trustee and personal representative of estate in contested show cause hearings, obtaining orders striking invalid lis pendens, damages award, and award of attorney fees.

Obtained favorable settlement for seller of residential property against seven-figure claims for breach of contract and specific performance.

Prosecuted fraud and failure to disclose claims against seller of residential property and seller’s realtor, obtaining highly favorable settlement at confidential mediation.

Defended GNC against significant claims brought by the State of Oregon under the Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, based on sales of dietary supplements in Oregon.

Defending multi-state auto dealer from putative class claims under Washington’s Consumer Electronic Mail Act and Consumer Protection Act.

Defended local car dealer from series of consumer claims arising from vehicle trade-in, securing judgment of dismissal.

Advise local and regional automobile dealerships on advertising regulations and other consumer protection matters throughout the Pacific Northwest.