Gifford Antitrust Lawyers

John Guadnola is a seasoned attorney with an extensive background and impressive record of success in his practice areas, which include antitrust litigation, alcohol regulation, copyright and trademark litigation, and complex litigation. As Executive Director and General Counsel of the Association of Washington Spirits & Wine Distributors, John is also actively involved in alcohol regulation issues on the legislative level and enforcement levels.

As co-lead counsel in a case of national significance (Costco v. Hoen), John represented distributor intervenors in a successful effort to defend Washington State laws governing distribution and sale of beer and wine against an antitrust claim brought...

formerly Director Metropolitan Consumer Protection Agency, Multnomah County, Oregon member of Oregon and Washington State and Federal Bars. Practiced 45 years in environmental ,, franchise, complex commercial litigation, business torts and land use planning. oil and gas.