Trial Lawyers Protecting the Rights of Homeowners, Condominium Associations, and Other Building Owners.
Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas
Toll Free: 866.377.6680
Welcome to the website prepared by attorneys dedicated to assisting the owners of poorly constructed homes and other buildings. We help owners evaluate their potential claims against general contractors and other parties, and we initiate litigation on behalf of owners in appropriate circumstances.
As the pace of new residential and commercial building has exploded, instances of defective construction have also escalated to unprecedented levels. These problems have been well-documented in numerous probing news reports throughout the country.
A "perfect storm" of conditions has inspired this virtual epidemic of construction defects. Many subcontractors are untrained and poorly skilled. Large, national production builders rush the completion of entire neighborhoods, cutting corners along the way. They fail to oversee and adequately coordinate construction. Building products have become more complex and less forgiving, requiring greater attention in application. Government inspection departments are understaffed, overworked and underfunded.
The result is a pervasive incidence of serious building code violations and shoddy workmanship. Houses leak, foundations crack, and building materials fail. The usual scenario is that general contractors, subcontractors and component manufacturers refuse to assume responsibility for these problems. They often blame hurricanes, or other "acts of God". If they do respond, they frequently propose "band-aid" repairs which are neither durable nor return the property to the quality for which the buyer bargained. So-called "warranties" provide little relief or protection. Homeowners are left with huge bills to remediate these deficiencies.
Many states have specific laws related to the rights of homeowners seeking to obtain recovery for construction defects, and detailed procedures they must follow. It is important for you or your lawyer to be familiar with these laws as you address your concerns about defective construction.
Our team of lawyers has successfully represented thousands of homeowners around the country in their disputes with builders, subcontractors, manufacturers and other parties. For example, we have handled individual and class action lawsuits against manufacturers of defective products such as exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), commonly known as synthetic stucco. We have represented the owners of commercial structures such as hotels and office buildings in their claims against general contractors. Our attorneys frequently represent condominium associations in construction defect cases.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us and our practice.
Toll Free: 866.377.6680
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