Tom Sand was the Managing Partner of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn from 1999 through 2008. An attorney with the firm since 1977, he focuses his practice on general trial practice and civil litigation, with emphasis on securities, employment, and other commercial matters. Tom has successfully tried numerous jury cases in several different state and federal courts, and has argued and won appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court, and the Oregon Court of Appeals. In addition, he has handled hundreds of arbitrations and served as an arbitrator under the auspices of self-regulatory organizations in the securities industry. He is also retained as a mediator to assist parties in resolving their disputes.
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Thomas C. Sand
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Recognized Since:2006
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Recognized in:Bet-the-Company LitigationCommercial Litigation...
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Law School:University of Oregon
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Location:U.S. Bancorp Tower, Suite 3400111 Southwest Fifth AvenuePortland, OR 97204
Tom Sand was the Managing Partner of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn from 1999 through 2008. An attorney with the firm since 1977, he focuses his practice on general trial practice and civil litigation, with emphasis on securities, employment, and other commercial matters. Tom has successfully tried numerous jury cases in several different state and federal courts, and has argued and won appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court, and the Oregon Court of Appeals. In addition, he has handled hundreds of arbitrations and served as an arbitrator under the auspices of self-regulatory organizations in the securities industry. He is also retained as a mediator to assist parties in resolving their disputes.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Oregon, BA, graduated 1974
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Litigation - Securities, Portland, OR (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Securities
Awards:
- Lewis & Clark Law School Distinguished Graduate
- U.S. Bank of Oregon Board of Directors
- Multnomah Bar Foundation President
- Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Chair
- Oregon Super Lawyers Top 10
- Best Lawyers in America top attorneys in Oregon for "Bet-the-Company" litigation
Areas of Expertise:
- Complex Litigation
- Securities
Firm Details
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
http://www.millernash.com
Headquarters
U.S. Bancorp Tower, Suite 3400
111 Southwest Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 224.5858
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Attorney Case History
Various Plaintiffs v. The Archdiocese of Portland
Complex multi-year, multi-party litigation over historical insurance
coverage ultimately resulting in recovery of approximately $75 million
for use in reaching settlements.
coverage ultimately resulting in recovery of approximately $75 million
for use in reaching settlements.
Sibley v. Portland Public School District
High profile multi-week jury trial involving alleged "whistle-blowing" on behalf of
special needs children and resulting in defense verdict for state's largest
school district.
special needs children and resulting in defense verdict for state's largest
school district.
Sulzer Pumps v. Pacific Indemnity
Complex insurance coverage and environmental litigation in both Oregon and
California arising from Portland Harbor superfund site and obtaining the state's
first recorded anti-suit injunction.
California arising from Portland Harbor superfund site and obtaining the state's
first recorded anti-suit injunction.
In Re Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Securities Litigation
Served as co-lead trial counsel in nationwide securities fraud class action
arising from the decline in the corporation's stock price after massive
product liability litigation.
arising from the decline in the corporation's stock price after massive
product liability litigation.
In Re Capital Consultants Litigation
Represented several trust funds in litigation against a former investment
advisor accused of criminal wrongdoing in what was, at the time, reported to be
the largest alleged ponzi scheme in the country.
advisor accused of criminal wrongdoing in what was, at the time, reported to be
the largest alleged ponzi scheme in the country.
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