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FACTOID: WE CAN SIMPLIFY YOUR COMPLEX LITIGATION CONSTRUCTION CASES!

Did you know that the Firm's Construction Litigation Practice Group can simplify complex litigation construction cases to keep money in its clients' (and their insurers') own pockets?

Firm Partner Robert Freedman, who has managed the construction litigation defense team since 1994, advises his team routinely simplifies high-exposure, complex cases involving issues of liability, damages, insurance, indemnity, surety and professional liability to save his clients (and their carriers) money. To simplify the litigation, attorney Freedman front-loads the investigation, analyzes the issues (and determines how those issues will play out), organizes the case, and then develops and executes a clear and concise strategy within budget.

Mr. Freedman explains that while most of their work has been in Southern California, his team has also litigated numerous matters in Northern California, Nevada, Washington State, Illinois, and Florida. (See attached pdf for a listing of some of the more significant construction cases handled.) Their expertise includes litigating:

Wrongful death, personal injury and property losses from soils and structural failures;

Fire losses, environmental claims, flood and moisture intrusion matters;

Environmental matters including asbestos, mold, etc;

Contractual matters, including insurance and indemnity;

Real estate matters including condemnations, transactions, and property lines;

Matters involving California SB800 and Nevada Chapter 40 “fix it” obligations; and

Insurance coverage defense, indemnity, subrogation and contribution claims.

Attorney Freedman advises his team also assists clients (including insurers, property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals) with loss prevention, risk management, and risk transfer matters in relation to residential, commercial, and public-works projects.

Attorney Freedman explains that although he views every case with the potential of going to trial or arbitration, his team concurrently explores exit strategies in the form of settlement or dispositive motions and has developed a reputation for crafting some of the most unique and creative settlements on record. In fact, closure (including case resolution) can sometimes be achieved through effectuating repairs to property in lieu of monetary payment! As a result of the positive relationships his team has cultivated with the Judges, mediators, experts and counsel over the years, they are often able to “cut to the chase” and solve the problem pragmatically and as soon as possible. This keeps significant dollars in the pockets of the Firm's clients (and their insurers) - which would otherwise be wasted on needless litigation and on-going defense.

If you would like more information on how the Firm's construction litigation defense team can help keep dollars in your pocket, please contact attorney Freedman at (805) 962-4000 for a free consult.

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Related Attorney(s):
Robert M. Freedman

Related Practice Area(s):
Real Estate and Construction Law