A wrongful death was caused by electrocution. Represented the deceased Plaintiff’s estate, wife and three children. The trial resulted in a substantial jury verdict in favor of the Plaintiffs.
Sex Crimes
A medical malpractice action against Defendant psychiatrist for sexual molestation during course of treatment and against the admitting hospital. Represented the Plaintiff who was a former patient of the Defendants. Settlement against Defendant psychiatrist at close of Plaintiff’s case with a jury verdict returned against Defendant Hospital for negligent supervision/hiring.
Fraud
Mike has experience handling complex civil litigation involving business and construction law, personal injury, defamation, real property disputes, and securities fraud.
Founded in 1991, we represent regional and national contractors, owners, developers and sureties throughout the western United States. Dunn & Black, P.S. provides full service representation to the Construction Industry. We also represent a diverse clientele with a focus on complex litigation involving employment, real estate, personal injury, insurance, eminent domain/condemnation, and other business or corporate disputes. Our lawyers are admitted to practice throughout the western portion of the United States. Due to our experience and reputation, we have litigated cases and resolved complex matters throughout the country.
Business Disputes
Alex is a civil litigator with trial and appellate experience in both federal and state courts. Alex represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of practice areas, including labor and employment disputes, eminent domain, personal injury, insurance coverage, and contract disputes.
Construction Contracts
John Black has extensive background and expertise in construction law and litigation. For over thirty years, John has represented contractors, subcontractors, developers and sureties in all aspects of industrial, public works and commercial construction, ranging from contract drafting through project completion. John has extensive background and experience in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts for projects located throughout the United States as well as internationally.
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property
Unfair Competition
Susan advises and represents clients with regard to civil litigation, including employment law, constitutional rights, wrongful death, intellectual property, and real property. These matters have involved wrongful termination, wrongful withholding of wages, retaliation, hostile work environment, violation of procedural due process, violation of substantive due process, violation of the right to privacy, violation of first amendment rights, negligence, gross negligence, trademark infringement, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference with business relations, outrage, intentional infliction of emotional distress, unfair competition, boundary line disputes, and actions to quiet title.
Wrongful termination for default. Represented Plaintiff seeking compensation from the government. Determination made that Plaintiff was entitled to an award. Subsequent to trial, settlement was negotiated.
Employment Discrimination
Employment Litigation
“…extremely knowledgeable, professional, prompt and “results” oriented. My opinions are valued and the process is always explained. Susan doesn’t over complicate things unnecessarily, but is very skillful in navigating the nuances of employment law. As an HR Professional I have come to rely on Susan’s expertise and knowledge in dealing with some very complex employment issues. Honesty. Integrity. Transparency. Partnership. That’s what you will get with Susan Nelson as your attorney.”
Non-compete Agreement
Washington State In Washington State, non-competition agreements are subject to earnings thresholds. For 2024, in order for non-compete agreement to be enforceable, the employee’s annual earnings must exceed $120,559.99. For independent contractors, their annual...
Severance Agreement
Dunn & Black represents both employers and employees in all aspects of employment and civil rights law. Our lawyers have earned successful verdicts and judgments from judges and juries at both the state and federal court levels around our region. In addition, we frequently negotiate positive severance packages and other pre-litigation resolutions in favor of our clients.
Sexual Harassment
Have represented, advised and defended several local companies against claims of sexual harassment and other types of discrimination. read more
Dunn & Black, P.S., an AV-rated law firm, is a recognized leader in construction law throughout the Northwest. With our added strengths in business and complex civil litigation, employment disputes, eminent domain and condemnation, personal injury litigation, insurance and real estate disputes, our firm is well-positioned to provide legal services in today’s business climate.
Construction Litigation
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Real Estate Transactions
Represented a would-be purchaser of real property in Grant County, Washington intended for residential development in a case involving claims of breach of real estate purchase and sale agreement and rescission/restitution. Prevailed on summary judgment in rescinding the disputed purchase and sale agreement.
Eminent Domain
Our eminent domain experience over the past two decades has made us the preeminent law firm in handling and litigating cases involving the government’s use of eminent domain to acquire private property. The representation we have provided our clients over the years has included litigation against every branch of state government – city, county, WSDOT, and other public entities.
Property Damage
Examples of our trials and arbitrations include breach of contract disputes, business dissolutions and partnership disputes, property damage claims and defense, and more business and commercial legal issues.
Personal injury and property destruction was caused by the negligence of the Newport City Utilities Department pumping raw sewage into Plaintiff’s home. Represented the Plaintiff which resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the Plaintiff.
Medical Malpractice
A medical malpractice action against a chiropractor for negligent manipulation. Represented the Defendant and the verdict was returned for Plaintiff for less than demand.
Auto Accidents
Disability Discrimination
Disability discrimination/retaliation case against a large west coast information technologies (IT) company. Successfully represented the Plaintiff and negotiated a money settlement prior to trial. read more
We serve contractors, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, owners, and sureties in all facets of the construction industry. The lawyers of Dunn & Black also represent the same construction and development clients in matters related to insurance coverage. In today’s business climate, lawyers with a unique and extensive background in the construction industry are paramount for representation of your company. We provide a full range of services to construction and development clients, including all aspects of litigation, contract reviews and drafting, claims process, mechanic’s liens, foreclosure proceedings, construction defects, insurance coverage and collection, and early dispute resolution.