May - 2017

NEWS & RESOURCES

Collectibility: Is There a "Deep Pocket"?

When consulting with a new client about the possibility of bringing a lawsuit, this is always an important–and critical–question that must be addressed. It’s no secret that lawyers are expensive; so the question on everyone’s mind through case assessment is going to be: “How are we all going to get paid?” Many factors are looked at, including, primarily, the strength of your case in terms of liability, as well as the full extent of your damages. But even if your case for li

Construction Law: Hire the Right Expert

If you ever find yourself in the middle of a construction lawsuit, you’re going to learn that many of the facts are in the hands of the expert witnesses. This is because construction techniques are often very foreign to folks from outside the industry. Many of the detailed building techniques utilized on construction projects are exceptionally detailed, and are far from obvious. For example, did you know that a “shingled” roof is not water-tight, but rather sheds water down

Discovery in Construction Suits

Conducting discovery in any lawsuit can be an ordeal, but construction lawsuits always present their own, unique challenges, which often require extra attention and extra work. Why is this discovery so problematic? And how can the parties marshal their documents more smoothly and effectively? For one thing, when one aspect of a building project goes awry, it often means that a variety of other things have gone awry as well. Multiple defects can reflect an attitude taken by

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