The Dangers of Design Delegation: Identifying and Avoiding or Shifting the Risk

Jim Dixon helps members of the construction industry manage risk, avoid loss, and resolve disputes on projects throughout the country. Jim drafts and negotiates construction contracts, advises clients during construction, and resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation. He has handled claims related to defective construction, schedule delays, disruption and acceleration, differing site conditions, unapproved change orders, payment and performance bonds, and mechanic’s liens. Jim is adept at advancing bid protests on public projects, in resolving disputes on tunneling projects, and in addressing disputes on projects utilizing the integrated project delivery system.

Hanne-Lore Gambrell is a transactional attorney in the Real Estate and Corporate & Securities practice groups. She is particularly interested in real estate transactions, construction contracts, corporate structuring, liability protection and contract administration.