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REPRESENTING THE SUBCONTRACTOR IN CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION: INITIAL
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A Practice Note addressing the initial considerations involved in representing a
subcontractor, including a lower tier subcontractor such as sub-subcontractor or
material supplier, in private construction litigation. This Note discusses
investigating the claims by reviewing commonly relevant documents, identifying
permissive and necessary parties, ascertaining applicable statutes of limitation
and repose, and identifying potential types of insurance that may cover the
claims.
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subcontractor, including a lower tier subcontractor such as sub-subcontractor or
material supplier, in private construction litigation. This Note discusses
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and repose, and identifying potential types of insurance that may cover the
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1. 1Initial Investigation
2. 2Review Construction Documents
3. 3Identify Potential Parties
1. Identify the Construction Parties
2. Determine Entity Types and Ownership Interests
3. Identify Necessary Parties
4. Identify Permissible Parties
4. 4Visit the Project
5. 5Review Insurance Documents
6. 6Determine Applicable Statutes of Limitations and Repose
7. 7Other Construction Litigation Considerations
1. Comply with Statutory and Contractual Prerequisites
2. Choose the Forum and Venue
3. Evaluate Early Settlement
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