A recently published book by the American Bar Association, "The Effective Use of Forensic Experts in Construction Litigation," will help a litigation or arbitration team become more persuasive in telling the story about each construction issue or problem in a way that makes the complex case easier to understand, makes the truth more self-evident and exposes the fallacies of any attempt to conceal the truth.
The book seeks to examine the issues surrounding expert witnesses or consultants who help present or defend a claim or case. There are many complexities involved in a construction project. Problems can result from many causes, including design mistakes, poor quality of workmanship, unexpected cost overruns or late completion. When these problems and frustrations are not settled among the parties and they have no choice but to pursue legal remedies, forensic technical experts are asked to provide their expertise.
The book is edited by Thomas L. Rosenberg, Robert H. Pratt, Kerry L. Kester, and Michael A. Branca.
Rosenberg is a partner with the law firm of Roetzel & Andress LPA, in Columbus, Ohio, where he leads the construction law practice. Roetzel & Andress has been consistently recognized as one of the best law firms nationally and locally for construction and construction litigation by U.S. News & World Report.
Pratt, executive vice president of Demand Construction Services Inc., in Denver, Colo., is responsible for professional services in the fields of forensic schedule analysis, forensic cost estimating and damages.
Kester practices law at Woods & Aitken in Denver, where he focuses on construction contracting; construction dispute resolution; and counseling of general and specialty contractors, owners, subcontractors, sureties, design professionals and suppliers.
Branca, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Peckar & Abramson PC, focuses his practice on construction and government contract law.
This book was published in conjunction with the ABA Forum on Construction Law.
"The Effective Use of Forensic Experts in Construction Litigation" costs $139.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at shopaba.org.
Published: Fri, Oct 04, 2019
