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CONSTRUCTION

Co-Chairs:
Von Ryan Reyes
408.286.0880
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David J. Frankenberger, Jr.
559.449.2600
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The Construction practice group represents a depth of litigation, trial and appellate experience, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution experience. We are committed to using the most appropriate means to provide cost-effective resolution of our clients' conflicts.

We defend developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, brokers and agents in claims and lawsuits involving single and multi-family residential properties and commercial properties. We have handled a wide range of claims, including construction defect, breach of contract, mechanics' liens, stop notices, delay claims, contractual indemnity, accidents, negligence, and others.

Seminars

The Construction practice group is developing a presentation on OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Programs) policies for insurers, their insured clients, and defense counsel. The presentation focuses on the critical points of defending construction defect actions arising out of work on projects subject to OCIP or "wrap" policies with burning limits, and the potential traps and strategies for defending these claims.

Representative Matters

  • The firm successfully defended a multi-million dollar construction defect/mold case and recovered $100,000 in costs for our client.
  • In large, multi-family residential construction defect cases, we have repeatedly succeeded in having cases dismissed, based on "other insurance" provisions of Insurance code Section 1063.1, et. seq.
  • We have consistently recovered all monies owed our contractor clients via mechanics' liens and stop notice suits, including attorneys' fees.
  • On multiple occasions, we have obtained complete defense judgments in favor of our contractor and manufacturer clients for multi-party construction lawsuits.

 

 

 

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