Construction Law

Experience

• Prevailed in complex construction defect trial resulting in $7.5 million verdict plus attorney’s fees and interest.
• Represented a general contractor in a successful binding arbitration of a $1 million claim for additional payment against an owner of a commercial development project.
• Represented a design/builder regarding a bid protest in the construction of a $6 million public facility.
• Represented a materials supplier in a $643,000 breach of contract claim.  We won at trial, successfully defended the verdict on appeal, and obtained full payment of the judgment.
• Prevailed at trial and on appeal for a general contractor in a large claim against a landlord and tenant in a commercial restaurant cost overrun claim.
• Represented a landlord in a $14 million claim by a tenant arising out of the construction of Internet data centers.  The dispute was resolved successfully at mediation.
• Negotiated construction management and architectural services contracts for the construction of a $25 million facility.
• Successfully represented a subcontractor in a $400,000 claim for payment in a residential high-rise construction project. 
• Represented a regional bank in the sale of three problem construction loans valued at more than $15 million in principal to an investor.
• Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for a client, in a claim involving significant defects in the construction of their new, 11,000 square foot home in Pebble Beach.
• Represented the prime contractor on a multi-million dollar claim brought by a subcontractor on a national underground cable telecommunications network project.  The matter was resolved favorably in mediation.
• Represented the general contractor claiming additional compensation due from the owner of a large multi-family residential project.  The case was resolved successfully in a confidential settlement after mediation.
• Represented the general contractor in a two week binding arbitration against the owner of a condominium project.  Client was awarded 100% of the claim, plus interest and all attorney’s fees.
• Advising a prime contractor for a high visibility, multi-billion dollar infrastructure project on a variety of construction issues, including negotiating change orders, dealing with an international steel supplier, and defending against claims by subcontractors.
• Represented general contractor in a $2 million breach of contract claim against the owner.  The matter was successfully resolved at mediation.