CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

Stone & Johnson's attorneys have vast experience defending contractors in personal injury and construction defect cases. The construction industry is an area where these lawsuits flourish. The presence of multiple contractors on a site provides an injured worker or aggrieved owner with many parties to sue. Thus, even a simple lawsuit can become complex, multi-party litigation involving counterclaims and third-party claims for contribution or indemnity. These lawsuits often result in related coverage disputes among contractors and their insurers. Stone & Johnson’s construction litigation attorneys represent policyholders who are owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers and subcontractors. Many of the firm’s attorneys have worked in the construction industry and thus have a practical understanding of the industry and the interrelationship among the trades. Their diverse experience allows them to successfully defend construction litigation in an aggressive and efficient manner.

Complimenting their wealth of experience in defending construction claims, Stone & Johnson’s attorneys have considerable expertise in complex areas of insurance coverage and risk transfer. This knowledge and experience allows the firm to provide its clients with advice on the best risk transfer strategies available. In many cases, it is in a client’s best interest to have the entire risk transferred to another party’s insurance carrier and have that carrier defend the action. Because Stone & Johnson’s attorneys examine the cause of action under both defense and coverage/risk transfer criteria, they also provide their clients with the greatest protection of their assets and loss history.

Stone & Johnson attorneys are leaders in advising construction industry groups on the use of contractual risk transfer and aggressive risk management techniques. These services include the drafting of contracts regarding insurance, indemnity, and subrogation as well as the implementation of effective safety and early claim investigation programs. Stone & Johnson attorneys participate in seminars around the country providing advice and training on risk management techniques to construction industry groups.