Represented prime contractor in action against local transportation district

Represented prime contractor in action against local transportation district regarding claims for extra work during construction of major freeway improvement project, involving contract interpretation and application and relationship between contractual claims provisions and Government Code claim process. Read More

Represented public owner in pursuing claims against and defending claims of terminated construction contractor

Represented public owner in pursuing claims against and defending claims of terminated construction contractor on $19 million public works contract. Litigation included exchanging tens of thousands of documents, 42 percipient depositions, 24 days of hearing, 21 percipient witnesses, over 750 exhibits, and more than 200 pages of post-hearing briefing. Our client was found to be prevailing party and was awarded substantial damages. Read More

Represented city in defense of $3.6 million claim by drilling subcontractor for alleged differing site conditions related to construction of bridge. Successfully settled with contribution from design engineer.

Represented city in defense of $3.6 million claim by drilling subcontractor for alleged differing site conditions related to construction of bridge. Successfully settled with contribution from design engineer. Read More

Represented general contractor against public owner in $3 million dispute

Represented general contractor against public owner in $3 million dispute regarding construction of performing arts center. Issues involved design defects, delays, and subcontractor pass-through claims. Read More

Represented public owner in defending action brought by general contractor and mechanical subcontractor for delay damages and extra expenses. Successfully settled with no contribution from client.

Represented public owner in defending action brought by general contractor and mechanical subcontractor for delay damages and extra expenses. Successfully settled with no contribution from client. Read More

Defended construction engineering firm against a subcontractor’s claim for $1.6 million in alleged labor inefficiencies related to municipal wastewater treatment plant project for which client served as design engineer and construction manager.

Defended construction engineering firm against a subcontractor’s claim for $1.6 million in alleged labor inefficiencies related to municipal wastewater treatment plant project for which client served as design engineer and construction manager. Read More

Represented owners against developer/general contractor and multiple subcontractors

Represented owners against developer/general contractor and multiple subcontractors in design and construction defect action involving residential properties. Successfully obtained writ of attachment, ex parte and without notice, freezing a sizable investment account held by developer. Thereafter, the developer (1) repurchased the homes and (2) reimbursed clients’ legal expenses. Read More

Represented city on claim for payment by contractor on public works contract terminated for convenience.

Represented city on claim for payment by contractor on public works contract terminated for convenience. Read More

Represented major construction contractor in resolving multi-party dispute over design and construction of water treatment plant, while avoiding contract termination.

Represented major construction contractor in resolving multi-party dispute over design and construction of water treatment plant, while avoiding contract termination. Read More

Assisted in representing State agency in defending against claim for breach of contract for default termination, and in recovering additional costs of completion.

Assisted in representing State agency in defending against claim for breach of contract for default termination, and in recovering additional costs of completion. Read More