- Criminal DefenseIn addition to civil trials, Mr. Pitzer also devotes a portion of his practice, often on a pro bono basis, to criminal defense. Among other cases, Mr. Pitzer has...
- FraudMr. Pitzer has represented corporations and individuals in countless complex commercial disputes for more than a quarter century. His cases have involved, among other things, partnership breakups, misrepresentations in connection with the sale of a business or real estate, disputes over shareholder rights, the enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, securities fraud and insurance coverage.
- RobberyWon an aggravated robbery jury trial where the alleged victim ultimately admitted that she stole the goods herself
- Theft
- MurderWon the appeal of a conviction in a first degree murder case where the appellate court concluded that the alleged eye witness never saw the shooting
- Restraining OrderWon a temporary restraining order preventing the president and CEO of an Oregon technology company from misappropriating trade secrets and further damaging the company's business (August 2002)
- Prostitution
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyWith a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a broad background in technology law, Mr. Pitzer is equipped to prosecute or defend a broad array of intellectual property disputes, with a particular emphasis on claims involving theft of trade secrets and/or confidential information, and trademark infringement.
- Antitrust
- Wrongful TerminationMr. Pitzer has counseled clients and litigated claims regarding employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, non-compete agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Employment Discrimination
- Non-compete Agreement
- Construction LitigationMr. Pitzer has defended companies both large and small in cases involving construction disputes, including defending the developer and property management firm in a multi-million dollar construction defect case involving an allegedly defective and decaying roof.
- Real Estate TransactionsWon a complete victory for the defense (plus fees and costs) after a three-day arbitration, defeating fraud and rescission claims arising out of a Portland area real estate transaction (July 2016)
- Eminent DomainWon a high profile eminent domain case, featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, which saved an Illinois landowner's $35 million property (appeal concluded in the fall of 2002)