This handbook is devoted to the resolution of design and construction disputes, including 20 chapters and numerous forms and sample language. This comprehensive guide will help both new and seasoned litigators succeed, with expert advice on dealing with the multitude of participants and issues in the construction process. The chapters cover the parties to the construction process, including the architect/engineer, general contractor, subcontractors, and lender; and specific issues unique to construction litigation, including acceleration and delay, scope changes and differing site conditions, construction defects, disruption/loss of productivity, and construction accidents. It also includes a thorough analysis of sources of evidence, working with experts/consultants, special defenses, recovery of damages and attorneys' fees, mediation, and arbitration.
Chapter 1 — Responsibilities and Liabilities of Architects and Engineers for Construction Failures
Heidi Hennig Rowe, Venable LLP, and Jeremy S. Baker, Baker Law Group LLC, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Claims Against General Contractors
Steven D. Mroczkowski, Dykema Gossett PLLC, Chicago
Chapter 3 — Subcontractor Claims
Samuel H. Levine, Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Claims Against Sureties
Tina M. Bird, Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, and Adam C. Toosley, Hirzel Law, PLC, Farmington, MI
Chapter 5 — Claims Against Construction Lenders
Diana Bowman and Anna C. Avendaño, Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents
Douglas J. Palandech, Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC, Chicago
Chapter 7 — Claims Involving Termination or Suspension
Kevin L. Kolton and Diana Bowman, Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Claims for Disruption/Loss of Productivity
Jeffrey H. Winick and Jeffrey B. Charkow, Harris Winick Harris LLP, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Claims for Acceleration and Delay
Kenneth M. Roberts, Virgil R. Montgomery, and Jonathan D. Freilich, Venable LLP, Chicago
Chapter 10 — Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Claims
Jeffrey B. Charkow, Harris Winick Harris LLP, Chicago
Chapter 11 — Scope Changes and Differing Site Conditions
Timothy R. Conway and John S. Mrowiec, Conway & Mrowiec Attorneys LLP, Chicago
Chapter 12 — Representing the Owner
Lorence H. Slutzky, Law Office of Lorence H. Slutzky, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 13 — Sources of Evidence (Discovery)
Dennis J. Powers, DLA Piper, and Lawrence S. Gosewisch, Adler Murphy McQuillen LLP, Chicago
Chapter 14 — Working with Experts/Consultants
Justin L. Weisberg, Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 15 — Special Defenses to Construction Claims
Ryanne Bush Dent, Michael Pisano, and Eric L. Singer, Ice Miller LLP, Lisle
Chapter 16 — The Owner’s Recovery of Damages
Lorence H. Slutzky, Law Office of Lorence H. Slutzky, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 17 — Contractors’ and Subcontractors’ Damages
Hon. Lisa Curcio (retired), ADR Systems, Chicago
Chapter 18 — Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Expenses
Jeffrey L. Hamera and Benjamin A. Johnston, Duane Morris LLP, Chicago
Chapter 19 — Nonbinding Alternatives to Court Litigation for Resolving Construction Disputes
Jeremy S. Baker and Todd R. Brand, Baker Law Group LLC, Chicago
Chapter 20 — Arbitration
Jeremy S. Baker and Todd R. Brand, Baker Law Group LLC, Chicago
