Even with a contract or statute providing a bases to seek recovery of attorney fees, litigants nonetheless cannot eliminate certain costs inherent in the litigation process.
Understanding the Complexities of Attorney Fee Recovery
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Presentation: Managing Time and Cost Impacts of the Pandemic
In early May, Dean Aldrich gave a presentation to the Design Build Institute of America on Managing Time and Cost Impacts of the Pandemic. This issue is important for ongoing projects, as well as new projects, and conditions and requirements are constantly changing. ...
A primer on the law pertaining to breach of contract
Much of the business world is founded on contracts. These agreements set expectations so that each party knows each other's obligations and responsibilities moving forward. This can provide stability, thereby allowing businesses to operate smoothly for the benefit of...
Construction companies may be liable for common construction defects
When a property owner hires a construction company to complete renovations to their property, they trust that the company, its employees, and its contractors and subcontractors will adhere to industry standards as well as abide by the terms of the work contract. In...
Boundary disputes can be resolved legally
Buying a new piece of land can be exciting, and once you find land to purchase, you want to make sure you have the option to use every inch of the property you paid for. As a result, you may decide to build a fence around your property to show everyone what’s yours....
Common types of construction disputes
There are many construction projects occurring in the Portland area every day. These projects include the construction of large office or apartment buildings, new homes, major renovations and small residential projects. There is a process to all of these projects...
The different types of construction defects and legal remedies
Construction defects can be a serious concern for everyone involved in a construction project. As a result, it is helpful for construction companies and property owners alike to be familiar with what they are, what they can do about them and the legal resources to...
5 signs you’ve hired a reliable contractor
You're constructing a home or business, and now you're forced to deal with the unfortunate experience that proceeds the hiring of an incompetent contractor. Their lack of professionalism and standard leads to property defects and leads you to contemplate litigation....
Announcing: The hottest neighborhoods in Portland!
Data published by the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS) for this past quarter shows what are the top 25 neighborhoods to reside in here in the Portland area. RMLS statistics show that many homes in these Portland communities that made the list took just under a...
Beware! Your new Portland home may have construction defects
When you go to purchase a home, a lender will take into consideration how much your home is worth when deciding how much of a mortgage to allow you to take out. When you go to sell a home, your realtor will base the price that they list is at on a variety of factors...