Areas of Practice Barb Duffy focuses her trial practice on complex, commercial, health care and regulatory disputes. She is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Barb is the director of the Lane Powell Litigation Department firm-wide. She chairs one of the Lane Powell Litigation practice groups, and is also chair of the Lane Powell Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team. Professional Experience · Member, American Health Care Association, Legal Sub Committee · Chair, American Health Lawyers Association, Long Term Care, Senior Housing, In-Home Care, and Rehabilitation Practice Group Practice Groups and Specialty Team Memberships · Director, Litigation Department · Chair, Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team · Chair, Litigation Practice Group · Class Action Defense · Wage and Hour Representative Matters/Clients · WHCA vs. Dreyfus, 2009 WL 2432005 (W.D.Wash.) (Order granting motion for temporary restraining order enjoining Medicaid rate cuts by the state of Washington) · Steele vs. Extendicare, 607 F.Supp.2d 1226 (W.D. WA 2009) (Order dismissing class action claims under the Washington Consumer Protection Act in the context of long term care) · Bernstein vs. Extendicare, 607 F.Supp.2d 1027 (D. Minn 2009) (Order dismissing class action claims under Minnesota consumer protection act claims) · WHCA vs. Arnold-Williams, 601 F.Supp.2d 1224, Med & Med GD (CCH) P 302,740, (W.D. WA 2009) (Order invalidating legislation requiring assisted living providers to retain Medicaid residents after termination of their Medicaid contracts in violation of the Contracts Clause of the United States Constitution) · Olson, v. Alterra, 2008 WL 4379056 (W.D.Wash.) (Order enforcing Arbitration Agreement in context of assisted living) · Naylor et al. v. Sunwest Management Inc. et al. (Class action litigation under Oregon Unfair Trade Practices Act) · Residents Council et al. v. HHS (Lane Powell represented the American Health Care Association as Intervenor in class action challenge to regulation) · Seelhoff v. Welch (Plaintiff's antitrust action trial to judgment) Publications · "Innovators Expand Senior Housing Even in a Downturn," Puget Sound Business Journal, Quoted (September 9, 2011) · Feeding Assistants in Class Action, Co-author (2004) · National Trends in Admission Contract Arbitration Agreement Enforcement, Co-author (2004) · Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under An Arrangement With an Outside Entity, Co-author (2004) Speaking Engagements · "Resolving Government Self-Disclosures: What LTC Providers Should Consider," Health Care Compliance Association's 16th Annual Compliance Institute (April 29-May 2, 2012) · "Risks and Issues Involved with Aging in Place," National Center for Assisted Living In-House General Counsel Roundtable (February 27, 2012) · "View From the Bench: The Judicial Perspective on Litigating a Long Term Care Case," Second Annual Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation Seminar (February 1, 2012) · "Hot Topics in Long Term Care," American Health Lawyers Association's Annual Meeting (June 27, 2011) · "Medicaid Rate Litigation Update," American Health Lawyers Association's Long Term Care and the Law Seminar (February 21, 2011) · "Smart Document Management in an Evolving World of Information and Legal Exposure" and "Understanding the Interactions Between Federal and State Integrity Recovery Programs in the Post-Acute Healthcare Setting," Health Care Compliance Association's 14th Annual Compliance Institute (April 18-21, 2010) · American Health Lawyers Association (Various topics in 2006-2011) · Washington Health Care Association (Frequent speaker at various member conventions on various topics affecting long term care) · Oregon Association of Medical Staff Services (Fair hearing process and procedure) Awards and Honors · Peer Review Rated "AV" in Martindale-Hubbell · Named as one of The Best Lawyers in America®, Long Term Care and Seniors Housing (aka Elder Law) (2010-2012) · Named as a "Washington Super Lawyer," Super Lawyers magazine, Business Litigation, Multiple years ("Top 50 Women Attorneys in Washington," (2008 and 2011)) · Selected "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation, Commercial Litigation (2011 and 2012) Professional and Community Activities · Member, American Health Lawyers Association
- Chair, Long Term Care, Senior Housing, In-Home Care, and Rehabilitation Practice Group · Member, American Health Care Association Legal Subcommittee · Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (2009) · Former President, Friends of Seattle Public Library Board · Member, Federal Bar Association Health Law Section Editorial Board · Member, Oregon Health Care Association News 12.28.2011, Twenty Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as 'Best in the Business' by Seattle Business Magazine 11.29.2011, Lane Powell's Litigation Department Receives High Marks in 2012 Benchmark Litigation Legal Guide 09.14.2011, Duffy Quoted in Puget Sound Business Journal About Senior Housing in a Downturn Economy 08.31.2011, 43 Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 08.09.2011, Thirty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 06.20.2011, Twenty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Named 'Washington Super Lawyers;' Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Named As 'Washington Rising Stars' 06.07.2011, Lane Powell Hosts Professional Delegate From France 10.04.2010, Lane Powell Recommended by Benchmark Litigation 2011 08.05.2010, 41 Lane Powell Attorneys Named in 'Best Lawyers in America' 2011 07.20.2010, 58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 06.06.2010, 28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers 2010 05.17.2010, Duffy Appointed Chair of AHLA Long Term Care Practice Group 04.13.2010, Puget Sound Business Journal Names Best Lawyers 2010 03.09.2010, Duffy Joins the FBA Health Law Section Editorial Board 07.30.2009, 34 Lane Powell Attorneys Named in 'Best Lawyers in America' 2010 06.02.2009, 25 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers 06.01.2009, Long-Term Commitment: Barbara Duffy's Team Caters to the Needs of the Senior Health-Care Industry 04.25.2009, Duffy Quoted in The Seattle Times on Demand of Senior Housing 04.13.2009, Six Attorneys Nominated for Fellowship to the Litigation Counsel of America 06.02.2008, 23 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers Articles 09.01.2008, Demand for Assisted Living Remains Strong in Spite of Weakening Economy 10.21.2005, What the Plaintiffs' Bar Is Saying About Long Term Care and Senior Housing 08.05.2005, Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule Mandates RUG Refinements 03.29.2005, DSHS Recognizes the Validity of Arbitration Agreements with Long Term Care and Senior Housing Residents 03.14.2005, Nonprofits Under Fire - Lawsuits attacking tax-exempt status pose risk for many health care facilities 01.28.2005, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Reporting Requirements for Alleged Violations of Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse, Including Injuries of Unknown Origin 08.01.2004, Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an Arrangement With an Outside Entity 08.01.2004, Feeding Assistants Class Action 08.01.2004, National Trends In Admission Contract Arbitration Agreement Enforcement Events 04.29.2012, Resolving Government Self-Disclosures: What LTC Providers Should Consider 02.27.2012, Risks and Issues Involved with Aging in Place 02.01.2012, Preventing and Defending Long Term Care Litigation 06.27.2011, Duffy to Speak at American Health Lawyers Association's Annual Meeting (Boston) 02.21.2011, Dale, Sheffield and Duffy to Speak at American Health Lawyers Association's Long Term Care and the Law Seminar (San Diego, Calif.) 04.21.2010, Duffy to Speak at HCCA Annual Compliance Institute (Dallas) 02.19.2010, Dale, Duffy and Huber to Speak at the AHLA Program (Miami) Fellow: Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society. |