FN-5657026 MN-5657026 LN-5657026, Esq.
Attorney
Irvine, California
Highly experienced lawyer with over 30 years of experience with complex construction litigation and routinely sought after regarding major construction projects throughout the United States, including but not limited to transportation, tunnels, healthcare, energy, wastewater treatment plants, hospitality, performing arts centers/entertainment/stadiums/convention centers, justice projects, highrise residential/mixed use/ commercial/retail, massed produced, and single family residential projects.
W&D Law, LLP (formerly Weil & Drage, APC) - Owner, Shareholder, Founding Partner
Attorney
Founding Partner, W&D Law, LLP, 2004-Present; Partner/Associate/Law Clerk, Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart (currently Collins + Collins, LLP), 1992-2004.
Extensive experience with multi-million and multi-billion dollar public and private construction projects involving every type of delivery method and legal issue, including but not limited to bidding, delays and cost overruns, construction management, construction defects, project suspensions, terminations, contract negotiations and alleged breaches, standard of care issues for all disciplines, Force Majeure events, liens, property damage, catastrophic personal injury and death claims. Experience with virtually every type of design and construction related matter and legal issue, and has worked closely with all design and construction disciplines and insurance carriers around the globe.
Participated as lead attorney in hundreds of mediations over the course of 30 years representing parties to complex construction projects throughout the United States.
Issues involving multi-million and multi-billion dollar public and private construction projects involving every type of delivery method and legal issue, including but not limited to bidding, delays and cost overruns, construction management, construction defects, project suspensions, terminations, contract negotiations and alleged breaches, standard of care issues for all disciplines, Force Majeure events, liens, property damage, catastrophic personal injury and death claims. Has handled virtually every type of design and construction related matter and legal issue, and has worked closely with all design and construction disciplines and insurance carriers around the globe.
Evaluative. In complex construction matters, all relevant Contract Documents for the project, including but not limited to all relevant written executed agreements and any exhibits referenced therein (if not executed, then a note indicating if one exists or if agreement(s) is verbal only); General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions, relevant meeting minutes, Change Orders, plan and specification excerpts, key deposition testimony if applicable, chronology of relevant events, mediation briefs, and other information from the parties on a confidential basis prior to the mediation. Party autonomy in mediation is respected and will share views of the respective parties’ positions as a neutral when requested or when it appears that it will assist with resolution.
Very familiar with online platforms like Zoom, LoopUp, and GoToMeeting, and willing to conduct hearings/conferences using these platforms.
Also well versed and proficient with specialized software programs, such as AI, project management, payroll, learning management systems (LMS), accounting and financial, design and drafting, contract management, time and billing, among others, to enhance case analysis and decision-making processes.
Construction disputes have always been document intensive because they often involve multiple parties, facts developing over years, and thousands of documents, if not millions, spread amongst developers, owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Technological advances have led to vast amounts of electronically stored information (ESI) that may be discoverable and useful during dispute resolution.
Strongly understands the requirements for managing the expanse of ESI that may be related to the underlying disputes, as well as the legal discovery and evidentiary issues that often arise as a result.
Also well versed and proficient with specialized software programs, such as AI, project management, payroll, learning management systems (LMS), accounting and financial, design and drafting, contract management, time and billing, among others, to enhance case analysis and decision-making processes.
Construction disputes have always been document intensive because they often involve multiple parties, facts developing over years, and thousands of documents, if not millions, spread amongst developers, owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Technological advances have led to vast amounts of electronically stored information (ESI) that may be discoverable and useful during dispute resolution.
Strongly understands the requirements for managing the expanse of ESI that may be related to the underlying disputes, as well as the legal discovery and evidentiary issues that often arise as a result.
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (JD, International Moot Court, Trial Advocacy-1993); University of San Diego (BA, English, NCAA Division I Tennis-1990).
Admitted to the Bar: California (1993), Nevada (1998); U.S. District Court: Central and Southern Districts of California, District of Nevada; United States Supreme Court.
State Bar of California; State Bar of Nevada; Clark County (Nevada) Bar Association; Orange County Chapter American Institute of Architects (Affiliate Member); Clark County (Nevada) Chapter American Institute of Architects (Affiliate Member); American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Nevada (Associate Member); WBENC – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council; Sports Lawyers Association.
The California Chapter of State-By-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims (2012-2023 Supplements, Aspen Publishers); The Nevada Chapter of State-By-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims (2007-2023 Supplements, Aspen Publishers).
$19,000 Per Day
English
United States of America
Irvine, CA
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