Tonkon Torp has led successful mediations even when parties thought it would be impossible to reach common ground. Our trial lawyers regularly represent clients in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) venues and bring their expertise to bear when they serve as mediators or arbitrators.
Our Mediation & Arbitration group is led by Steven Wilker, one of Oregon’s leading trial lawyers. Having participated in hundreds of mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations, and scores of arbitral and judicial hearings, Steven brings a direct, patient, clear-headed communication style and problem-solving skillset to the negotiation table. In addition to his regular trial practice, he has briefed and argued appeals at the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, D.C., and Federal Circuits, the Oregon Supreme Court, the Washington Supreme Court, and intermediate state appellate courts in Oregon, Washington, and California. Steven has also completed the Mediating the Litigated Case training at the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law. He has been recognized for excellence in his field by Chambers USA, Oregon Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America; the latter recognizing Steven four times as Portland Lawyer of the Year for First Amendment Litigation.
Clients often request members of our mediation and arbitration team specifically because of their excellent reputations among the trial bar. They also make these requests because of the specialized knowledge and experience offered by various members of our team.
Confidentiality is a key factor in mediation and arbitration, and in order to maintain this confidentiality, a case list is not provided. However, we will gladly provide references from clients who have used our ADR services.
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Tonkon Torp Achieves Arbitration Win for Global Financial Services Firm
Tonkon Torp partner Haley Morrison and associate Carlie Bacon recently secured a complete victory through arbitration for a New York-based, global financial services firm in the Fortune 100. The client hired Haley several years ago to defend it against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, medical leave interference, equal pay violations, and various torts by a former financial advisor.
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Amen v. Roberts
Obtained $5.1 million arbitration award against client's ex-husband for breach of an agreement to share profits in a business they formed together.
William Davis et al. v. Cascade Tanks LLC et al.
Successfully abated breach of contract and business tort claims against client, enforcing foreign arbitration agreement.
McLean v. Saltchuk, King County Superior Court
Represented three brothers who sold their family trucking business in several proceedings in both court and arbitration. The claims involve indemnity and other issues under a Stock Purchase Agreement, real estate matters, professional malpractice, and taxation.
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(NASDR Arbitration) – Achieved a favorable result in arbitration in the defense of a local, family-owned securities brokerage against claims of unauthorized and unsuitable trading.
Earned Dismissal of All Claims in Arbitration
Concluded case spanning nearly seven (7) years on behalf of Fortune 100 Company with an unqualified defense decision in arbitration.
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