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Randy

Randall P. Beighle

Retired

Randy Beighle represented clients in business and commercial litigation, with vast experience handling franchise and real estate matters. His trial experience included trying significant complex commercial cases to verdict.

Experience

A. H. Lundberg Associates, Inc. v. TSI, Inc.
Case No. 2:14-CV-01160U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Represented client Lundberg LLC in trade secret litigation through trial, secured injunction and attorneys’ fees, and argued expert-related claim at the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
ABM Parking Services, Inc. v. Seattle Second and James, LLC
King County Superior Court
Represented client in landlord/tenant dispute case that presented complex issues regarding insurance defense coverage, as the landlord was able to use a small property damage claim as a hook to obtain defense coverage over its breach of contract claims and counterclaims. Two-week jury trial resulted in ~$968,000.00 judgment for our client.
Warshawer et al. v. Tarnutzer
Case No. 2-14-cv-01042-RSM U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Represented former shareholders of acquired company in dispute with putative shareholder; summary judgment for clients.
Aquilini Investment Group v. Pfeifer et al.
Case No. 13-2- 00076-3 Klickitat County Superior Court
Represented vineyard owner in dispute with adjoining property owner over water rights in well; summary judgment for clients allowing development of extensive additional vineyards.
Zimmerman v. Shell Oil Company et al.
Case No. 11-2-00248-8 Skagit County Superior Court
Represented former owner of oil refinery in wrongful death cases arising from refinery explosion with seven deaths
Manufacturing Facility v. Utility District
AAA Arbitration
Represented Fortune 50 manufacturing facility in contract dispute with Utility District regarding jointly operated electric co-generation plant; obtained arbitration award granting client 100 percent of claim.
Mary Byrne/Nissan of Fife Asset Purchase Dispute With Nissan of North America
Represented Mary Byrne, the owner of Nissan of Fife, LLC, in an appeal of an adverse ruling issued by an Administrative Law Judge regarding Byrne's attempt to transfer her dealership to another existing dealer.
Welch and Riverside v. Pettersson and Valley Cadillac
JAMS Arbitration
Represented defendant sellers in dispute over sale of car dealership; the arbitrator rejected plaintiff buyers’ claims and awarded defendants a monetary judgment and indemnity claims totalling $1.5M.
Community Bank v. United States Department of Agriculture
Represented community bank in appeal of agency’s rejection of a $4M loss claim under federal loan guaranty; agency rejection overturned on appeal by Agency Director after two-day hearing; 100 percent of claim allowed.
The Chamberlain Group v. Nassimi
Case No. C09-5438-BHSU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Represented defendant seller in dispute over sale of electronics manufacturer; claims of rescission, breach of warranty and misrepresentation; successfully settled after extensive motion practice and two weeks before jury trial.
Gee West Seattle v. Huling Bros.
Represented sellers in dispute with buyer over the sale of large car dealership group; obtained favorable arbitration result after two week arbitration before three arbitrator panel
Shareholder Representatives of Abacus v. TAC Americas, Inc.
Represented selling shareholders in dispute over sale of company and obtained an arbitration award for $1.35M on post-sale earn out clause.
Maid O’Clover v. Chevron Products Group
Case No. CV-03-3077-EFSU.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Represented defendant oil company in gas pricing and franchise dispute against 20 station marketer; six-week jury trial; defense verdict.
Murdzia, Berlin, Cade, Dowe, Fry, and Granfors et al. v. Equilon Enterprises, LLC
Case No. 99-2-00066-1 Skagit County Superior Court
Represented oil refinery in wrongful death cases arising from refinery explosion.
Home Depot v. First Berkshire Properties
Case No. 03-2-13169-5 SEA King County Superior Court
Represented retail store in lease assignment dispute; summary judgment in favor of client.
SOMA Partners v. Northwest Biotherapeutics
Case No. 13 180 02010 04AAA ArbitrationNew York
Represented biotech company in arbitration over multi-million dollar investment banking fee claim; three-day arbitration hearing with complete victory for client.
March Point Cogeneration Company v. Puget Sound Energy
Case No. C95-1833RU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Represent cogeneration joint venture in contract dispute with electrical utility; co-counsel in three week jury trial; case value of roughly $350 million with complete victory for client
Brader v. Minute Muffle
Case No. 81 Wn. App. 532Washington Court of Appeals
Represented franchisee in franchise dispute under Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act; partial summary judgment and two-week bench trial on damages.
Kern River Cogeneration Company et al. v. Southern California Edison Company
Case No. 243932 SPC Kern County Superior Court
Represent two cogeneration companies in contract dispute with major electrical utility; case value $260M; settled with full payment to clients.
Home Depot v. Rosenwald
Case No. 96-2-00399-8King County Superior Court
Represented lessor in declaratory relief case against tenant one-week bench trial.
First Interstate Bank, Trustee v. Sinegal
Case No. 93-2-02890-2King County Superior Court
Represent trustee in lot line dispute; two-week jury trial with complete victory for client.
Horbach v. Tompourlos
Case No. 75 Wn. App. 1001Washington Court of Appeals
Represented foreclosing seller in commercial property dispute; foreclosure affirmed on appeal.
First Interstate Bank v. WestCap, et al.
Case No. 74 Wn. App. 900Washington Court of Appeals
Represented lender in $5.3M foreclosure case; summary judgments affirmed on appeal.
Blanton v. Texaco
Case No. 914 F. 2d 188U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Represented putative franchisor in franchise dispute under Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act; summary judgment affirmed on appeal.
Paper Manufacturer v. Ellis et al.
Case No. 85-2-09627-4King County Superior Court
Represented paper manufacturer in dissenting minority shareholder valuation; co-counsel in four-week bench trial; victory for client.

Community Involvement

ISC Gunners Soccer Club Board of Directors (2010-2017)

Board Member (2010-2017)
President (2014-2016)
Secretary (2010-2014)

The Children’s Museum Seattle, Trustee (2006-2010)

Washington State Bar Association

CLE Committee (2015-Present)
Committee of Bar Examiners (1992-2003)
Bar Examiners Executive Committee (1994-1999)

American Bar Association, Litigation, Business and Corporations Sections, Franchise Forum

Thought Leadership

August 20, 2020News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 16, 2020News
Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
Awards & Honors
August 15, 2019News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
June 10, 2019News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
August 15, 2018News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
June 18, 2018News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 9, 2017News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
March 31, 2017News
Lane Powell Achieves Trial Victory for Lundberg LLC
Awards & Honors
March 30, 2017News
Beighle and Connors Featured in Law360 Article 'Co. Told To Stop Using Rival's Technology After $5M Verdict'
In the News
October 21, 2016Publication
Washington Supreme Court Announces New Rule on Attorney-Client Privilege: Post-Employment Communications Between Corporate Counsel and Former Employees Are Discoverable
Labor and Employment Legal Update
June 12, 2015News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 12, 2015News
Lane Powell Client Tests Vertical Takeoff of Boeing 787
June 13, 2014News
Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 14, 2013News
Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
July 20, 2010News
58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Awards & Honors

Education

University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1983
- Order of the Coif
- Moot Court Distinguished Advocate
University of California at Berkeley, A.B., with honors and great distinction, 1980
- Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. Court of Claims

Honors

“Washington Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation (2013-2020)

Mentor of the Year, Lane Powell Seattle Office (2008, 2015)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

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