Our lawyers have successfully represented companies and individuals in a wide variety of business disputes and other civil matters, including matters involving breach of contract, business torts, and shareholder disputes.
Representation of Seattle pharmaceutical company CTI Biopharma in breach of contract and negligence action against its Medicare consultant; obtained $12 million settlement on behalf of client.
Major financial institution in Delaware litigation involving the sale of consumer credit card company. Won summary judgment in excess of $90 million and a $25 million verdict after trial.
Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company in separate enforcement actions brought by Washington State Attorney General relating to the marketing and sale of medical devices and opioids.
International consulting firm in litigation involving Oregon’s failed implementation of its healthcare exchange pursuant to the Affordable Care Act. The case was resolved with no liability on the client’s part.
Representation of pipeline company (a joint venture of publicly traded energy companies) in $500 million business interruption litigation brought by oil refinery arising out of major gasoline leak and fire causing closure of pipeline.
Publicly-traded online travel agency in pending federal antitrust litigation brought by competitor alleging use of algorithms on website to harm competitors.
Representation of art collector in litigation over ownership of original Andy Warhol paintings known as the "Athlete Series".
Representation of Expedia, Inc. in action brought by national commercial brokerage firm for commissions allegedly due on the acquisition of the company’s campus in Seattle; we obtained a dismissal of the complaint at the pleading stage.
CEO of commercial real estate company in nationwide securities class action alleging fraud in the sale of tenant-in-common interests in commercial real estate and related debt offerings.
Fortune 500 manufacturing company in class action seeking damages for alleged air pollution.
Owner and founder of a major chain of hotels in the Western U.S. in a lawsuit against the State of Oregon alleging that the State had maliciously prosecuted him on baseless criminal charges in retaliation for his political activities. We won a substantial monetary award for the client.
Corporation in federal court claims of false advertising under the Lanham Act, trade libel, commercial disparagement, civil conspiracy, and intentional interference with prospective economic relations. We prevailed at summary judgment on all claims.
Representation of David Copperfield and David Copperfield Disappearing Act, Inc. in breach of contract litigation following cancellation of Southeast Asia Tour.
Angelo Calfo and Dave Angeli, two of the Northwest's most well-known and successful lawyers, have joined forces to form Angeli & Calfo LLC, a litigation boutique specializing in high-stakes criminal and civil litigation. Angelo has practiced in Seattle for more 35 years, first as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and then as a founding partner in the litigation boutique Calfo Eakes LLP. Angelo also practiced as a partner at an international law firm, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, before forming Angeli & Calfo. Dave Angeli started his career at Williams & Connolly in Washington D.C. before joining Stoel Rives in Portland. Dave then formed the Angeli Law Group, where he developed a reputation as one of the nation's top trial lawyers. Angelo and David have teamed with a highly impressive group of experienced trial lawyers who worked in government or with national law firms on complex and high-profile matters. The firm specializes in handling the most complex disputes their clients face with the goal of obtaining the best possible result in every case.
King County appointed Angelo Calfo to act as a deputy prosecutor to try an Auburn, Washington police officer on Second Degree Murder and First Degree Assault charges in the killing of Jesse Sarey. After a two-month trial, the officer was convicted on both charges. He was sentenced on January 23, 2025 to 200 months' imprisonment.
Source: Seattle Times
King County appointed Angelo Calfo to act as a deputy prosecutor to try an Auburn, Washington police officer on Second Degree Murder and First Degree Assault charges in the killing of Jesse Sarey. After a two-month trial, the officer was convicted on both charges. He was sentenced on January 23, 2025 to 200 months' imprisonment.
Source: Seattle Times
