CONSTRUCTION DEFENSE
Construction defense litigation represents a major area of our firm’s practice.  As a result, we have experience  managing construction defect claims and defending lawsuits arising out of construction site accidents resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage.  We have represented architects, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and their insurers in the following areas:

• Structural Defects
• Foundations
• Framing
• Soil grading and reinforcement
• Swimming pools
• Fencing
• Siding
• Drywall and insulation
• Sealant
• Roofing
• Personal Injury
• Jobsite injury
• Mold contamination
• Chemical contamination
• Mechanical Defects
• Mold contamination
• Roofing
• Ventilation
• Windows and doors
• Floors and flooring
• Moisture intrusion
• Plumbing, sewage and drainage
• Carpentry
• Flashing
• HVAC
• Electrical
• Elevators and escalators

Our attorneys have also routinely addressed claims for breach of contract, warranty, negligence, fraud, strict liability, and violation of building codes.  Additionally, we have extensive experience representing insurers in coverage disputes arising out of construction litigation claims.   Our attorneys have also defended manufacturers of construction and industrial equipment.  We have experience working with engineers, consulting firms, union representatives, OSHA experts, and vocational and economic experts who are utilized in defending construction cases. 

Partners Bruce Lyon, Kevin Campbell and Melanie Strubbe oversee the Construction Defense Division at the firm.