Firm News

Defense Verdict in Multnomah County
October 10, 2011

Graham Sweitzer obtained a defense verdict in a $1.3M dollar legal malpractice claim after a 2 week jury trial in Multnomah County. The plaintiff claimed that his former attorney unduly focused his personal injury claim on one party in the underlying case, and failed to pursue claims against three other potential parties before the statute of limitations expired. Mr. Sweitzer successfully established that the other potential parties were not negligent as alleged by plaintiff, and therefore the decision not to pursue claims against them was appropriate. Mr. Sweitzer was assisted by Steve Voorhees and Bob Patterson in the trial.

Defense Verdict in Clackamas County
July 28, 2011

Holli Houston successfully defended a mini-storage provider from a lawsuit by a former tenant who claimed that the mini-storage provider wrongfully foreclosed on her storage unit. The plaintiff had brought claims of negligence, negligence per se, and breach of contract. A unanimous jury returned a verdict in favor of the mini-storage provider on all claims.

Arbitration Victory in Multnomah County
June 8, 2011

Holli Houston secured a defense verdict on behalf of a parking garage management company after the plaintiff claimed his motorcycle had been stolen out of a parking garage. The arbitrator found in favor of our client on both plaintiff’s theories of negligence and bailment.

Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, PC is pleased to announce that Michael T. Belisle and Kurt C. Peterson have joined the firm.
April 18, 2011

Prior to joining Kilmer, Voorhees & Laurick, Mike Belisle spent five and a half years as a litigation attorney with Hoffman Hart & Wagner. Mike’s practice will continue to focus on the areas of construction defect, personal injury, general and products liability, and insurance defense.

Kurt Peterson comes to us after five years as in-house counsel with Zurich North America. He will continue to represent clients in their litigation needs in the areas of general liability, professional liability, construction defect, and criminal defense.

Defense Verdict in Lane County
February 11, 2011

Robert Muth secured a complete defense verdict for a KVL client in Lane County, Oregon. Robert defended a plumbing component manufacturer against claims of products liability, negligence and breach of implied warranties. After four days of trial, the jury returned a complete defense verdict in favor of the manufacturer. Bob Patterson provided invaluable technical assistance during the trial.

Success in Blaine County, Idaho
December 22, 2010

Pete Viteznik secured a $1.188 million jury verdict for KVL's client in Blaine County, Idaho. After four weeks of trial, the jury returned its verdict in a complicated construction defect case. The client's residence is located in Ketchum, Idaho. Robert Muth and Bob Patterson maintained the Idaho KVL "office" during the trial.

Counterclaim Prevails in Arbitration Proceeding
October 7, 2010

In defending a long-time KVL client, Robert Muth obtained a verdict on a counterclaim against a framing subcontractor. Robert defended the general contractor against all claims and secured an award and subsequent judgment for defective work and resulting damage associated with the framer's poor workmanship.