Legal and Regulatory
Legal Risks of Green Building
While green building and sustainable development is the future of the construction industry, there will likely be more (and more complex) claims of contractual indemnity and professional liability.
By Mark D. Shifton
March 3, 2021
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Legal and Regulatory
by Mark D. Shifton
Mark D. Shifton is a Partner in the Princeton, New Jersey and New York City offices of the litigation law firm of Gfeller Laurie LLP. Mark represents owners/developers, contractors, and design professionals in construction and professional liability disputes. He also represents a variety of clients, including those in the construction and trucking industry, in catastrophic accident claims. He may be reached at: mshifton@gllawgroup.com.
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