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Construction and Design Defect Claims

Ongoing and pervasive instances of faulty and defective design and construction have caused extensive defects and damages to structures throughout the Pacific Northwest. This has resulted in an increase in residential and commercial construction and design defect claims.

The Aldrich Law Office is a leader in construction defect litigation in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We represent parties on all sides of construction defect litigation, with a primary emphasis on representing residential and commercial owners.

The Aldrich Law Office has successfully resolved claims involving exterior envelopes (siding, windows, decks/balconies, roofs), design and structural issues, landslides, HVAC issues, plumbing issues, electrical issues, and interior finishes in commercial and residential construction.

The Aldrich Law Office offers a dedicated team of professionals to get the job done. We have been involved in more claims, and received more monies in settlement and verdict, than any other law firm in Oregon. Our results are exceptional.

Four factors have led to our success in construction defect litigation. First, our raw experience in litigation of hundreds of commercial and residential construction and design defect claims, involving a wide range of clients, defects, damages, and legal strengths, gives us the background to properly analyze and chart a course to successful resolution. Second, our real world construction education and experience allows us to thoroughly understand the technical issues, and the experts, to advocate for, and execute, a proper repair. Third, our expertise in insurance coverage and litigation analysis which allows us to make the difference between minimal recovery and excellent recovery. Fourth, we go the extra mile to get results — whether it is weighing in on other firms’ cases, publishing articles, or testifying in the Oregon legislature — whatever is needed to protect our clients’ rights.

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Construction Payment / Performance Claims

The Aldrich Law Office has a broad range of experience with construction payment/non-performance claims for both public and private construction projects including lien and bond claims.

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Insurance Coverage Disputes

The Aldrich Law Office has expertise in cases resolving insurance coverage disputes for property owners, developers and contractors involving multiple parties and complex issues.

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Other practice areas

Because of our team work, and results-oriented approach, we have been routinely hired to represent individuals and businesses with regard to a broad range of disputes and litigation including contract claims, trade secrets, non-compete agreements, product liability claims, personal injuries, will and trust disputes, shareholder disputes and general business litigation.

We are also sought out to act as local counsel for out of state law firms and lawyers on a wide range of litigations.

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“You’re #1 on my list of construction referrals.” David A. Lokting, Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Schlachter, P.C., Apartment Complex Owner “You took over our languishing case with enthusiasm and energy, mobilized your expert team quickly, were very prepared for every milestone, and I believe put the builder in a position where they had to offer the HOA a settlement we could be happy with, ahead of Arbitration.” Scott Anderson Alderbrook HOA Board President“Thank you for the great work in getting us full recovery.  I enjoyed working with you and getting to know you.” John Richardson, JRI Investments, regarding multi-million dollar commercial property defect case “Thank you so much for all that you have done for me and my family.  This has been a difficult time for us, but without you and everyone in your office, I don’t know where we would be!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work!” Jennifer Jones, townhome owner, regarding townhome building defect case“Phil and I wanted to thank you for the great job you did on handling our EIFS case.  You made it absolutely as painless as possible, and we appreciate your advocacy on our behalf.  Thanks so much!”  Joan Snyder and Phil Van Der Weele, homeowners, regarding residential defect case“You did it! Thanks so much for your hard work and perseverance on our behalf.  The mediation was an interesting experience – if the stakes hadn’t been so high, I could almost say I enjoyed it.  It was great fun meeting you.”  Elaine and Sandy Weinstein, condominium owners, regarding multi-million dollar condominium defect case“I appreciate your unrelenting pursuit of recovery of damages, even when the going got rough, and thank you for your responsiveness to my questions and concerns.”  Jana Green, homeowner, regarding residential defect case.“With your leadership, guidance and marriage counseling skills, and most importantly, your knowledge of what is necessary to successfully pursue resolution of complex construction details, you provided a very positive economic settlement for us.  We thank you for your patience, diligence, and work on our behalf.  You certainly under promised or over delivered, whichever is the case, it doesn’t matter based on the great results.”  Randy and Barb Lovre, homeowners, regarding residential defect case