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Seasoned products/environmental/commercial litigator focused on food-borne illness, consumer fraud, environmental cost recovery, mass tort, insurance, and commercial claims. Represents national and regional businesses. Repeatedly successful recovering multi-million dollar sums from insurers, suppliers and PRPs. Leads his law firm's food liability practice. Founder of the nation's first food liability blog written from an industry perspective - www.foodliabilitylaw.com. Frequent lecturer at food conferences. Unique experience related to non-O157 E. coli and Mad Cow Disease (BSE). In addition to litigation, counsels clients of all sizes on issues related to recalls, insurance coverage, regulatory compliance, litigation prevention, crisis management, supplier agreements and product labeling. Assists sustainable and eco-friendly start-ups.Based in Seattle, Washington office of Stoel Rives LLP, a 400+ lawyer firm. Former Seattle hiring partner. Charter member of firm-wide diversity initiative. Marindale AV rated. CR 39.1 trained mediator.Board Member - Food Alliance and TeamChild. Strong commitment to the Puget Sound community, pro-bono civil rights litigation, child advocacy and sustainable food.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Language

English

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