Practice Areas
Construction Disputes
The Firm handles all aspects of construction disputes for either public or private projects. We represent owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material/equipment suppliers. We practice in all forms of litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration, mediation, as well as governmental and administrative tribunals. The firm focuses on the following construction-related areas of practice:
- Bidding Disputes, Bid Protests, and Bid Bonds
- Business Torts and Remedies
- Collection Matters
- Construction Related Insurance and Coverage Disputes
- Contract Performance Disputes
- Delay Claims and Defenses
- Construction Licensing
- Prompt Payment and Retention Issues
- Subcontractor Listing Laws
- Surety Bond Claims and Defense
- Construction Defects
- Quantum Meruit Claims
- Express and Implied Warranties
- Substantial Completion and Liquidated Damages Disputes
Personal Injury
We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, premises liability, defective products, and related tort claims. Mr. Bennett has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in the following areas, giving him unique insight into the strategy related to each:
- Bodily Injury
- Auto and Bike Accidents
- Construction Accidents and Liability
- Dangerous Conditions on Public Property
- Municipal and Public Entity Liability (Cal. Gov’t Code § 835 et seq.)
- Intentional Torts - Assault and Battery
- Product Defects
- Property Damages
- Wrongful Death
California Public Entity Defense
Mr. Bennett has defended the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Newport Beach, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, and Beverly Hills in personal injury and property damage actions related to construction projects. The Firm has experience in advocating for these public entities based in part on the numerous statutory defenses in the California Government Code. Please note that these cities are former clients, and no endorsement is expressed or implied.
