Reilley D. Keating
Experience
Reilley D. Keating is a partner practicing in the Trial section of the Litigation practice
group. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, commercial business and
contract disputes, condemnation and real property actions, health care litigation and
consumer protection actions. She has experience representing businesses, public
entities and individuals as plaintiffs or defendants in a variety of state and federal
courts, on appeal, and in arbitration and mediation.
Reilley currently serves as a member of Stoel Rives’ Coaching and Mentoring
Committee (Portland) and has represented pro bono clients on a variety of issues
through the United States District Court for the District of Oregon’s Pro Bono Program.
In 2013, Reilley won the firm’s pro bono award in recognition of her service following
a trial in the District of Oregon.
Partner
Previously, Reilley was an associate at McGuireWoods in Chicago, Illinois (2005-2007),
a summer associate at McGuireWoods in Chicago, Illinois (2004), and a summer
Portland, OR
associate at Stoel Rives LLP (2003, 2004).
(503) 294-9823 direct
Representative Work
Complex Commercial Litigation
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Representing educational institution in defending against False Claims Act case
filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona alleging that
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Education
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University of Notre Dame Law School,
J.D., 2005, cum laude, Phi Alpha Delta
receiving federal financial aid for its students.
Law Fraternity
Executive Notes Editor, Journal of
Representing maker of 5-hour ENERGY® in unlawful trade practices enforcement
Represented cogeneration facility in connection with a dispute with its steam
Legislation
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University of Oregon, B.S., 2001,
summa cum laude, journalism and
host and assisted in obtaining a favorable result for the client during mediation.
psychology; Phi Beta Kappa;
Drafted and negotiated revisions to complex purchase and sale agreements and
"Outstanding Woman of the Year,"
confidentiality agreements for the client.
School of Journalism and
Communication
Represented former subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company in defending against
claims that it failed to satisfy contractual obligations to comply with state
environmental statute and asserting counterclaim for breach of promissory note.
Prevailed on summary judgment on client’s counterclaim and successfully
resolved environmental claims in settlement.
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reilley.keating@stoel.com
the institution falsely certified compliance with the Higher Education Act in
actions brought by Attorneys General in multiple states.
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(503) 220-2480 fax
Representing Port of Portland in action by the International Longshore &
Warehouse Union alleging violations of the Oregon Public Records Law.
Admissions
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Oregon
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Washington
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Illinois
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Oregon and the Northern District of
Successfully obtained dismissal of significant portions of the claims at the trial
Illinois
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th
Circuit
Languages
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French
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Italian
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court, and judgment was entered in the Port’s favor. Responsible for drafting briefs on appeal.
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Member of trial team that obtained complete defense verdict following jury trial in class action seeking $144 million from
insurance company for alleged violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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Member of trial team representing shareholders of ophthalmology practice in action against founding shareholder for fraud,
breach of fiduciary duty and interception of communications. After eight-week jury trial, obtained favorable verdict and
multimillion-dollar award for clients.
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Represented majority shareholder at trial in action by minority shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty and minority
shareholder oppression.
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Member of litigation team that obtained favorable arbitration award in valuation dispute concerning sale of bulb company
pursuant to stock purchase agreement.
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Represented owner of sports franchise in breach of contract action and obtained favorable settlement after mediation.
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Assisted in conducting internal investigation for large public automotive retailer related to the reporting of vehicle sales to
manufacturers. The investigation resolved matters to the satisfaction of the company's external auditors.
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Representing national credit bureau in actions involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Condemnation and Real Property Disputes
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Represented Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet) in numerous condemnation actions in connection with its
expansion of light rail lines in the Portland-metro area.
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Member of trial team that defended TriMet and the City of Portland in action by property owner for damages relating to
TriMet’s expansion of light rail in downtown Portland; responsible for drafting substantive trial documents; responsible for
drafting briefs on appeal.
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Represented Multnomah County in condemnation actions in connection with the Sellwood Bridge replacement project.
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Represented four port districts in Washington in connection with the Columbia River Channel Improvement Project.
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Representing fee title owner of real property sold pursuant to a land sale contract in action brought by adjacent property owner
claiming ownership interests in certain improvements on the land and easements.
Health Care Litigation
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Representing coordinated care organization in action filed against the Oregon Health Authority alleging that capitation rates are
not actuarially sound in accordance with federal law.
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Representing provider of health care services in connection with bid to contract with Oregon Health Authority to provide care
coordination services for Oregon’s Medicaid fee-for-service members. Successfully protested OHA’s initial notice of intent to
award contract to competing bidder and secured notice of intent to award contract to client. Representing client in lawsuit
filed by same competing bidder seeking judicial review of OHA’s decision.
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Represented providers of therapeutic services to vulnerable youth in action against the Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Health
Authority, and Department of Human Services challenging reimbursement rates partially funded by Medicaid and arising under
the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act. Successfully resolved in settlement.
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Representing provider of physical and mental health services in various litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas
seeking protected health information, including drug and alcohol treatment records.
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Represented various medical providers and physician groups in investigating and assessing Medicaid and Medicare overpayments
and negotiating repayment obligations with the responsible government agencies.
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Represented for-profit educational institution in matter concerning certification of nursing program by the Oregon State Board
of Nursing.
Professional & Civic Activities
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Listed among Rising StarsSM (Business Litigation), Oregon Super Lawyers®, 2013-2015
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Member, Oregon State Bar Association
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Member, Federal Bar Association
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Member, 2015 Conference Planning Committee, FBA District of Oregon
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Member, Multnomah County Bar Association
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Member, OWLS (Oregon Women Lawyers)
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Member, Junior Competition Committee, United States Tennis Association, Pacific Northwest Region, 2012-present
Presentations
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“Legal Nonconforming Uses in Condemnation: An Overview of Oregon Case Law,” 8th Annual Eminent Domain: Current
Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges, The Seminar Group, Portland, Oregon, June 2015
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“Identifying, Classifying, Locating and Litigating Easements,” Determining Land Ownership and Access Rights, HalfMoon
Education, Inc., Portland, Oregon, Dec. 2014
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"Proper Role of the Appraiser and Using 'Assumptions': Use of Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions in
Condemnation Litigation," 7th Annual Eminent Domain: Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges, The
Seminar Group, Portland, Oregon, June 2014
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"Overview of the Condemnation Process: Substantive Rules; Prerequisites, Pleadings; Discovery," 6th Annual Eminent Domain:
Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges, The Seminar Group, Portland, Oregon, June 2013
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"Overview of the Condemnation Process: Substantive Rules; Prerequisites, Pleadings; Discovery," 5th Annual Eminent Domain:
Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges, The Seminar Group, Portland, Oregon, June 2012
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"Responding to Agency Investigations," 5th Annual Stoel Rives LLP Oregon Wine Law Seminar, Newberg, Oregon, Feb. 2012
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Publications
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Updating author, Oregon State Bar Legal Publications, Damages, Condemnation Chapter (Chapter 19, formerly Chapter 22),
publication expected in 2015
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"A Changing Landscape for Recovering Attorney's Fees in Condemnation Actions: The New Offer of Compromise Statute in ORS
Chapter 35," Oregon State Bar Litigation Journal, Winter 2010
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"Custom Crush and Bulk Wine Sales Agreements," Wine Business Monthly, Aug. 2010
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"How Much Regulation Can We Swallow? The Ban on Ephedra and How It May Affect Your Access to Dietary Supplements,"
Journal of Legislation, 2005