Construction Litigation Defense

Defending Construction Defect Claims

Experienced Ohio Construction Litigation Attorneys

When a roof fails, water damage is discovered, or a structure collapses, Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. offers veteran defense for any ensuing litigation. We understand that property damage claims pose a substantial financial threat to a small construction company or design professional. If any injury or death occurred, the liability exposure skyrockets and the finger-pointing begins in earnest.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the construction litigation and insurance defense attorneys of Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. offer proven representation in construction defect and breach of contract claims. We have achieved favorable results for clients throughout Cuyahoga County and across Northern Ohio. We have capably defended all parties in these complex cases, including:

• Developers, general contractors, or subcontractors
• Manufacturers or material suppliers
• Architects, structural engineers, or geotechnical professionals

Construction Defect Defense

Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. offers experienced counsel for residential, commercial, and industrial construction claims. Our attorneys work to limit damage claims resulting from structural failure (roof or building collapse, foundation cracks), slope failure (landslide or erosion), or water intrusion from breaches in the envelope (roof, siding, and windows).

We employ engineers, geologists, and other construction experts to investigate the cause, assess the client's degree of liability, and quantify likely damages. Our skilled trial lawyers have extensive experience in both arbitration (often required in construction contracts) and litigation. We are undaunted by the flurry of cross-claims among subcontractors as various parties to a suit try to dodge liability and blame others.

Construction Contract Litigation

Our lawyers are well versed in the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Ohio Solicitation Act as they pertain to clients' liability in the sale of real estate and new construction. We work to demonstrate that our client held up their end of the transaction, or to minimize claims if there is evidence of statutory noncompliance.

We represent builders in all construction-related breach of contract claims, including:

• Cancelled transactions
• Substandard workmanship / correction of defects
• Disputes over project estimating or contractor scheduling
• Failure to perform work / failure to pay subcontractors

In addition to defending against claims by buyers or construction partners, Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. can bring counterclaims, materialman's liens, injunctions, and other legal action to protect client interests.

As a small firm, we can provide responsive, one-on-one attention. Our construction litigation partners each have more than twenty-five years of experience, and they are personally and continuously involved in every case. Contact our Cleveland office at 216-696-1433 to arrange a consultation.