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<strong>Randall</strong> P. <strong>Beighle</strong><br />
Shareholder<br />
Litigation Coordinating Counsel - <strong>Practice</strong> Development<br />
beighler@lanepowell.com<br />
206.223.7096<br />
<strong>Areas</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Practice</strong><br />
Randy <strong>Beighle</strong> focuses on business and commercial litigation, where he has handled matters ranging<br />
from franchising, dealership and sales contracts <strong>to</strong> energy and s<strong>of</strong>tware disputes. Randy has tried<br />
significant complex commercial cases <strong>to</strong> verdict, including Maid O’Clover v. Chevron Products Group<br />
(won defense verdict in six week trial; plaintiffs’ claims exceeded $50 million; Oc<strong>to</strong>ber-November<br />
2005) and March Point Cogeneration Company v. Puget Sound Energy (won three week trial worth<br />
more than $350 million, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1997).<br />
<strong>Admitted</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Practice</strong><br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n and relevant Federal Courts<br />
U.S. Court <strong>of</strong> Claims<br />
Academics<br />
University <strong>of</strong> California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1983)<br />
Order <strong>of</strong> the Coif; Moot Court Distinguished Advocate<br />
University <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley (A.B. with honors and great distinction, 1980)<br />
Phi Beta Kappa<br />
<strong>Practice</strong> Group and Specialty Team Memberships<br />
Business Crisis Management and Emergency Remedies<br />
Diversity Committee<br />
Electronic Discovery, Technology and Strategy<br />
Food, Beverage and Hospitality<br />
Franchising<br />
Litigation<br />
Real Estate Litigation<br />
Representative Matters and Clients<br />
Manufacturing Facility v. Utility District (Private AAA Arbitration September 2013) (Represented<br />
Fortune 50 manufacturing facility in contract dispute with Utility District regarding jointly<br />
operated electric co-generation plant; obtained arbitration award granting client 100% <strong>of</strong> claim)<br />
Welch and Riverside v. Pettersson and Valley Cadillac (Private JAMS Arbitration August 2012)<br />
(Represented defendant sellers in dispute over sale <strong>of</strong> car dealership; the arbitra<strong>to</strong>r rejected plaintiff<br />
buyers’ claims and awarded defendants a monetary judgment and indemnity claims <strong>to</strong>talling $1.5<br />
million)
Community Bank v. United States Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture (Administrative Agency Appellate<br />
Review December 2012) (Represented community bank in appeal <strong>of</strong> agency’s rejection <strong>of</strong> a $4.0<br />
million loss claim under federal loan guaranty; agency rejection overturned on appeal by Agency<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r after two-day hearing; 100% <strong>of</strong> claim allowed)<br />
The Chamberlain Group v. Nassimi, No. C09-5438-BHS (W.D.WA 2011) (Represented defendant<br />
seller in dispute over sale <strong>of</strong> electronics manufacturer; claims <strong>of</strong> rescission, breach <strong>of</strong> warranty and<br />
misrepresentation; successfully settled after extensive motion practice and two weeks before jury<br />
trial)<br />
Coppinger-Martin v. Solis (Nordstrom), Ninth Circuit Court <strong>of</strong> Appeals No.09-73725 (2010)<br />
(Represented employer regarding a claim under the whistleblower protection provisions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Sarbanes-Oxley Act; dismissal on summary judgment affirmed by Ninth Circuit on appeal)<br />
Gee West Seattle v. Huling Bros. (Private Arbitration 2010) (Represented sellers in dispute with buyer<br />
over the sale <strong>of</strong> large car dealership group; obtained favorable arbitration result after two week<br />
arbitration before three arbitra<strong>to</strong>r panel)<br />
Shareholder Representatives <strong>of</strong> Abacus v. TAC Americas, Inc. (Private Arbitration July 2008)<br />
(Represented selling shareholders in dispute over sale <strong>of</strong> company and obtained an arbitration<br />
award for $1.35 million on post-sale earn out clause)<br />
Everything Cycles, Inc. v. American Honda Mo<strong>to</strong>r Co., Inc. Civ. No. 07-1170-TC (USDC D. Oregon)<br />
(Represented mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle manufacturer in dealer termination dispute; summary judgment for<br />
defendant)<br />
Maid O’Clover v. Chevron Products Group, No. CV-03-3077-EFS (E.D. WA 2005) (Represented<br />
defendant oil company in gas pricing and franchise dispute against 20 station marketer; six week<br />
jury trial; defense verdict)<br />
SOMA Partners v. Northwest Biotherapeutics, American Arbitration Association (AAA NY City No.<br />
13 180 02010 04) (Represented biotech company in arbitration over multi-million dollar<br />
investment banking fee claim; three day arbitration hearing with complete vic<strong>to</strong>ry for client)<br />
Home Depot v. First Berkshire Properties, King County Superior Court No. 03-2-13169-5 SEA<br />
(Represented retail s<strong>to</strong>re in lease assignment dispute; summary judgment in favor <strong>of</strong> client)<br />
Murdzia, Berlin, Cade, Dowe, Fry, and Granfors et al. v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC, Skagit County<br />
Superior Court No. 99-2-00066-1 (Represented oil refinery in wrongful death cases arising from<br />
refinery explosion)<br />
Kern River Cogeneration Company et al. v. Southern California Edison Company, Kern County<br />
Superior Court, Case No. 243932 S<strong>PC</strong> (Represent two cogeneration companies in contract<br />
dispute with major electrical utility; case value $260 million; settled with full payment <strong>to</strong> clients)<br />
March Point Cogeneration Company v. Puget Sound Energy, No. C95-1833R (W.D. WA 1997)<br />
(Represent cogeneration joint venture in contract dispute with electrical utility; co-counsel in<br />
three week jury trial; case value <strong>of</strong> roughly $350 million with complete vic<strong>to</strong>ry for client)<br />
Home Depot v. Rosenwald, No. 96-2-00399-8 (King Cty. Sup. Ct. 1996) (Represent lessor in<br />
declara<strong>to</strong>ry relief case against tenant one week bench trial)<br />
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Brader v. Minute Muffler, 81 Wn. App. 532 (1996) (Represent franchisee in franchise dispute<br />
under Washing<strong>to</strong>n Franchise Investment Protection Act; partial summary judgment and two week<br />
bench trial on damages)<br />
First Interstate Bank, Trustee v. Sinegal, No. 93-2-02890-2 (King Cty. Sup. Ct. 1994) (Represent<br />
trustee in lot line dispute; two week jury trial with complete vic<strong>to</strong>ry for client)<br />
Horbach v. Tompourlos, 75 Wn. App. 1001 (1994) (Represent foreclosing seller in commercial<br />
property dispute; foreclosure affirmed on appeal)<br />
First Interstate Bank v. WestCap et al., 74 Wn. App. 900 (1994) (Represent lender in $5.3 million<br />
foreclosure case; summary judgments affirmed on appeal)<br />
Blan<strong>to</strong>n v. Texaco, 914 F. 2d 188 (9th Cir. 1990) (Represent putative franchisor in franchise dispute<br />
under Washing<strong>to</strong>n Franchise Investment Protection Act; summary judgment affirmed on appeal)<br />
A paper manufacturer v. Ellis et al., No. 85-2-09627-4 (King Cty. Sup. Ct. 1988) (Represent<br />
corporation in dissenting minority shareholder valuation; co-counsel in four week bench<br />
trial; vic<strong>to</strong>ry for client)<br />
Publications<br />
“Practical Tips for Lenders: Navigating the Gauntlet <strong>of</strong> Government-Guaranteed Loans,”<br />
Community Banker magazine (Winter 2012)<br />
Speaking Engagements<br />
“How <strong>to</strong> Present Your Case at Trial,” National Business Institute’s Building Your Civil Trial Skills<br />
Seminar (February 24, 2012)<br />
“Tips <strong>to</strong> Enhance Your Mastery <strong>of</strong> Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in the Courtroom” and<br />
“Maximize the Effectiveness <strong>of</strong> Your Exhibits,” National Business Institute’s Effective Case<br />
Presentation at Trial Seminar (March 31, 2011)<br />
Randy is a frequent lecturer on complex civil litigation <strong>to</strong>pics, including the following recent<br />
engagements:<br />
“Hot Topics and Trends in Damages” Washing<strong>to</strong>n State Bar Association CLE (Chair)<br />
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“Federal Court Subject Matter Jurisdiction” (Repeated at Washing<strong>to</strong>n State Bar Association “Best <strong>of</strong><br />
CLE for 2002”)<br />
“Remedies under Uniform Commercial Code Article 2”<br />
“Franchise, Dealership and Distribution Law in Washing<strong>to</strong>n”<br />
“Article 2 <strong>of</strong> the Uniform Commercial Code”<br />
Awards and Honors<br />
AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings<br />
Named as a “Washing<strong>to</strong>n Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers® magazine, Business Litigation (2013-2014)
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional and Community Activities<br />
Issaquah Soccer Club (2010-Present)<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Secretary<br />
Federal Bar Association<br />
Trustee, The Children’s Museum Seattle (2006-2010)<br />
Washing<strong>to</strong>n State Bar Association<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> Bar Examiners (1992-2003)<br />
Bar Examiners Executive Committee (1994-1999)<br />
American Bar Association, Litigation, Business and Corporations Sections, Franchise Forum<br />
Men<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> the Year, <strong>Lane</strong> <strong>Powell</strong> Seattle Office (2008)<br />
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