CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LITIGATION

Throughout the past several years, the costs of defending construction defect cases have skyrocketed. To combat this trend, our firm has developed an aggressive approach to controlling litigation expenses. First, we ensure cost-effectiveness by making early tenders in order to secure defense contribution by multiple carriers. In addition to decreasing overall expenses, early carrier participation allows for greater flexibility in making nominal settlement offers near the start of the litigation process. Secondly, we carefully evaluate the use of experts on a case-by-case basis. While experts are helpful, they are certainly not necessary in every case. Finally, rather than acting as passive observers in protracted litigation, we actively and aggressively pursue early dismissals whenever and wherever possible. Our philosophy allows us to minimize defense costs without sacrificing positive results.

The members of our construction law team have successfully developed this approach in their years of representing general contractors, developers, subcontractors, design professionals and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. In addition to defending “standard” construction defect cases, our attorneys have handled numerous high exposure cases involving soil subsidence, slope failures, and mold infestation.

We also have experience in litigating cases regarding delay claims, contract disputes and construction accidents. Moreover, our attorneys have counseled construction companies regarding a variety of transactional matters, including real estate acquisitions and contract drafting. We believe that successful loss prevention begins with proper training in risk management methods. However, sometimes no amount of preparation can prevent a lawsuit. In those circumstances, we can provide a cost-effective and aggressive defense to the claim.