Defending Design and Construction Defect Claims

Effective defense of design and construction defect claims requires defense counsel to be proactive at the beginning of a claim to develop a plan for resolution. This includes defense counsel considering the relationship between the parties in the project, evaluating the applicable contracts, timely putting potential parties on notice of claims or bringing them into the lawsuit, and developing a plan for discovery, document production, and experts. Learn more about these essential defense strategies.

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