Current Employment Position(s)

Member, since 2009

Lawyer Overview

Rod's practice is concentrated in commercial dispute resolution, emphasizing real estate, related lending matters, and commercial contract disputes. Rod has successfully represented clients at both the trial and appellate court level in matters involving commercial leases; real property purchase and sale agreements; real property boundary and easement disputes; adverse possession claims; property contamination; broker commissions; owner association disputes; business partnerships; and non-compete litigation. Rod also has extensive experience in enforcing and collecting on judgments earned on behalf of clients, and he has secured multiple significant recoveries for clients through an aggressive and creative enforcement practice.

Rod has represented multiple governmental clients in a wide range of matters, including parks funding, solid waste, and redistricting lawsuits. He has litigated constitutional and election law matters and represents private sector clients, governments, and elected officials on matters involving campaign finance, public records, and ethics law compliance.

Rod seeks to resolve disputes short of litigation. If necessary, Rod has the successful motions practice, jury and bench trial, mediation and arbitration experience to protect and advance the client's interests.

Areas of Practice

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Emergency Injuction Squad
• Real Estate
• Retail

West Practice Categories

Litigation & Appeals, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Law

Bar Admissions

• Washington, 2001
• U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2002
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• King County Bar Association
• Washington State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
• UW Law School Alumni Association, 2003 - Present (Board of Director)
• Georgetown Alumni Club of Western Washington (President, Treasurer, Alumni Admissions Interviewer)
• Abarim Business Computers, 1996 - Present (Board of Director)
• King County Performance Measurement (Oversight Committee), 1993 - 1994
• Renton School District Levy Committee
• Municipal League of King County (Candidate Evaluation Committee), 1999 - Present (Member)
• City Club of Seattle (Board of Directors) (Member)
• APl Women and Family Safety Center (Finance Committee), 2000 - 2001
• Briarwood Incorporation Committee, 1997 - 1998 (Chair)

Honors and Awards

• Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics, 2005 - 2007
• Washington State Bar Association - Pro bono Service Commendation, 2003, 2004
• University of Washington School of Law - Moot Court Honor Board; Order of the Barristers; Hugh Miracle Trial Advocacy Award; Class Commencement Speaker
• American College of Trial Lawyers TYLA - Mock Trial Competition National Finalist; Western Regional Champion; Justice Lewis Powell Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
• Georgetown University - FMCS Award for Excellence for Dispute Resolution and Labor Negotiations; Dean's Citation for Service to the School
• Hazen High School 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award

Classes and Seminars

• Speaker, Critical Real Estate Recent Case Rulings That You Need to Know, Hot Issues in Real Estate and Land Use Development, Seattle WA - March 2007

Pro Bono Activities

• Pro bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association, 2003 - 2004

Past Employment Positions

• Foster Pepper PLLC, Associate, 2001 - 2008
• Foster Pepper PLLC, Summer Associate, 2000
• Washington State Attorney General, University of Washington Division, Law Clerk, 1999 - 2000
• PACCAR Financial Corp. - Bellevue, Washington, Marketing and Operations Analyst, 1996 - 1998
• King County Executive Gary Locke - Seattle, Washington, Executive Office Policy Analyst, 1994 - 1996

Education

• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2001
  J.D.
• Georgetown University, 1994
  B.S.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Business Administration

Address

1111 Third Avenue
Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3299

Phones

(206) 447-2813

Faxes

(206) 749-1932

Emails

Contact Us

Websites

http://www.foster.com