Alex's practice focuses on civil litigation involving a wide range of subject matters. He has represented national, regional, and local financial institutions in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy cases. He has also represented businesses and individuals in disputes involving contracts, insurance, investments, loans, leases, real estate, employment, and enforcement of judgments. Before attending law school and joining HCMP, Alex worked in the biotechnology industry as an entrepreneur and research scientist working on computational biology, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical target discovery, and development of biological threat detection devices for defense and national security applications.
Representative Matters
Experience counseling financial institutions regarding litigation and bankruptcy matters, ranging from the creation and protection of security interests to enforcing lenders’ rights.
Advising and advocating on behalf of businesses in commercial disputes involving investments in real estate and complex financial instruments.
Litigating to protect property owners’ rights in trial courts and courts of appeal.
Professional and Civic Involvement
Washington State Bar Association
Asian Bar Association of Washington
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association
University of Washington School of Law
Coach, Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition
Articles and Presentations
Speaker, “School District Liability to Students for Peer Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying,” at American Civil Liberties Union of Washington’s CLE presentation, “Law & Liberty: Student Bullying and Harassment,” on March 22, 2011.
Speaker, "Peer Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying: Guidance for Students,” at American Civil Liberties Union of Washington’s conference, “Student Conference on Civil Liberties,” on April 14, 2011.
Education
J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2008
Order of the Barristers
President, Moot Court Honor Board, 2007-2008
M.B.S., Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, 2002
B.A., Whitman College, in Economics and Physics with Honors, 2000
Bar/Court Admissions
Washington State Courts
Oregon State Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court for District of Oregon
Personal
I grew up in Washington, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. I spend my free time playing tennis and golf, skiing, sailing, and riding my motorcycle.
