Mr. Van Gorder has been asked to assist many of his clients in areas such as incorporation under Washington law and general business advice.

Representative Client Areas:

Environmental

• Obtained contribution for clean-up of contaminated soil at gas station.

Employment

• Defended former employee in breach of non-compete lawsuit.
• Investigated wrongful termination claims.
• Prosecuted appeal of denial of unemployment benefits.
• Defended employer against harassment claims.
• Defended employer against Department of Labor and Industry claims.

Construction

• Assisted contractors and materialmen in obtaining construction liens.
• Defended contractors against construction liens.
• Defended contractor in breach of contract lawsuit.

Product Liability

• Assisted manufacturer in designing adequate product liability warnings.

Incorporation

• Incorporation under Washington Law of for profit and nonprofit corporations.

Intellectual Property

• Enforced copyright of videographer against Seattle and Portland area television stations.

Commercial

• Review of private consulting contracts.
• Collection of real estate commissions.
• Represented business in dispute alleging misrepresentation of copying equipment.
• Represented accountant in malpractice litigation.