Construction Litigation: Representing the Contractor

by Robert F. Cushman, Douglas F. Coppi, John D. Carter

Representing the contractor in construction litigation calls for a team effort to bring together the essential elements in all successful credentials and experience in all areas pertinent to the dispute and the collective knowledge and expertise necessary to prove entitlement and present and clear and convincing case of contractor damages. Success comes from litigators who understand the issues and requirements specific to construction disputes and from functional experts and accountants familiar with proof methods and techniques required to link causal events to quantifiable damages in a construction setting. Like patent infringement, trade secrets, or a host of other types of disputes, construction litigation is an animal unique unto itself. Those who spend their careers working with construction cases tend to be a separate and distinct breed. In compiling the third and entirely revised edition of Construction Representing the Contractor, the editors have sought out as members of our team precisely such contributing authors who are not only experienced in resolving construction disputes but also known and respected for their expertise in specific critical areas commonly encountered in construction litigation. Although intended primarily to assist attorneys, this book also provides a useful desk reference for anyone whose activities touch on long-term contract matters and gives individual contractors a better understanding of how their actions may affect this increasingly important part of operations.

252 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

Robert Frank Cushman, Esq. (b. 1931) writes principally on topics related to construction law.