Christina (Tina) Beatty-Walters represents clients in complex business litigation in state and federal courts and private arbitrations. Tina concentrates in securities fraud, unfair competition, intellectual property and consumer class action matters. In addition to the following representative matters, Tina has advised numerous clients on trademark, copyright, trade-secret and employee non-compete issues. Tina was recognized in the 2008 Oregon Super Lawers publication as a Rising Star.

Outside the office, Tina enjoys spending time outdoors, whether tending her own garden or exploring the wilderness by hiking, camping and cross-country skiing.

Areas of Practice:

Appellate

Business Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Class Action Litigation

Securities/Investor/Broker Litigation

Trademark, Patent and Other Intellectual Property Litigation

Representative Cases :

Representative Cases:

Securities Law/Attorney Malpractice:

Obtained favorable settlements and judgments in securities fraud and breach of fiduciary duty case against an attorney, mortgage broker and investment promoter.

Unlawful Trade Practice:

Obtained injunction against pyramid scheme operating in southern Oregon.

Trademark:

Obtained preliminary and permanent injunction on behalf of an Oregon wireless company in a trademark infringement action brought against a national wireless company.

Securities Fraud:

Favorably resolved several securities fraud cases on behalf of investors in viatical settlements. Favorably resolved securities fraud action against major pharmaceutical company.

Fraud:

Successfully defended real estate developer against fraud and other claims asserted by owner of manufactured home park development, and successfully represented developer in suit against insurance agent for failure to secure appropriate insurance coverage.

Unfair Competition:

Successfully defended internet startup company in false advertising and UTPA case filed by competitor.

Wage Claims:

Obtained favorable Oregon Court of Appeals decision holding that a class of more than 100 employees that did not receive contractual severance benefits or other wages in a timely fashion upon termination is entitled to receive 30 days of penalty wages, amounting to greater than $2 million. Wilson v. Smurfit Newsprint Corp., 197 Or. App. 648 (2005).

Employment:

Obtained favorable settlement in age discrimination action on behalf of high-level insurance company employee.

Professional Experience:

Stoll Berne; shareholder, 2006-present; associate, 2000-2005

Oregon Department of Justice; Honors Attorney, Trial and Appellate Divisions, 1998-2000

Hon. Rick T. Haselton, Oregon Court of Appeals; judicial law clerk, 1996-1998

Education:

University of Oregon, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1996

Marshall University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993

Admitted to Practice:

Oregon State Bar, 1998

United States District Court, Oregon

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits

Professional Activities:

Antitrust, Trade Regulation, Unfair Business Practices Section Executive Committee, member 2001-2004; secretary, 2005; treasurer, 2006; chair-elect 2007; chair 2008; past chair 2009

Oregon State Bar, Model State Trademark Bill working group, 2008

International Trademark Association, Model State Trademark Bill subcommittee

Owen Panner Inns of Court, pupilage group leader, 2008-present

Community Activities:

Friends of Trees

Coordinator for Neighborhood Tree Planting, 2005 and 2006

Board of Directors, 2008-present

Secretary of Board, 2008-present