Lewin Law Group: Serving Construction Companies and Their Insurers Nationwide

The construction lawyers at Lewin Law Group represent developers, general contractors, condominium associations, sub-contractors and their insurers. We only represent clients who have construction-related issues, including issues related to the operation of condominium associations and HOAs. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of how the laws of contract and tort (civil) litigation apply to the construction industry. Our clients come to us for thoughtful advice, strategy and tactics in all phases of construction development and conflict resolution.

We help our clients with property development, ensuring that all zoning ordinance requirements are met and applying for exceptions when they are not. Even before the first contract is signed, we undertake a safety and liability analysis. When it is time for contract negotiation, our construction lawyers have extensive experience drafting and reviewing thousands of clauses covering virtually every possible contingency.  Should a construction insurance claim be filed against you, we know how to best protect your interests. We also defend firms who face a construction defect or personal injury claim. If possible, we attempt to mediate a dispute to reduce or eliminate the cost of litigation.

At Lewin Law Group, we provide advice that takes into consideration the big picture, saving you money, winning your litigation, and getting the deal done. As an experienced trial lawyer, Dave Lewin delivers results both inside and outside the courtroom.  Most recently, in the case of Schmidt v. Elder-Jones, Dave Lewin defended a general contractor on a case that originally looked like clear liability against that contractor.   Dave Lewin analyzed the case and saw that his client had a strong safety program and that his client’s on site management met OSHA requirements.   He was able to convince his opponents that the odds of a verdict against the general contractor would be minimal, while the trial would be hard fought.  As a result, Dave Lewin succeeded in tearing down plaintiff’s six figure demand at the beginning of the litigation to a $5,000 settlement.  In that case and in all others he handles, Dave Lewin delivers results for his client, both in terms of the final indemnity payment and the cost of that litigation (the Loss Adjustment Expense).

Construction Negotiation and Litigation

With nearly twenty years experience, Chicago attorney Dave Lewin recognizes that while some situations call for extremely aggressive negotiation or litigation, other situations require a more diplomatic approach.  It takes an experienced construction lawyer like Dave Lewin to recognize when a different approach will result in a better outcome for you. While we take pride in our ability to aggressively attack, we realize that not every case calls for those tactics. Aggressive negotiating serves no purpose if the result is that the other party walks away from a deal the client needs.  Aggressive litigation sometimes serves no purpose when $250,000 is spent litigating a claim that should have been settled early for $25,000.  And a “not guilty” on a construction contract dispute is counter-productive when it means losing a business relationship that generates hundreds of thousands of dollars.  It takes knowledge of the construction and insurance industries that Dave Lewin has developed to know the difference and to take the approach that will get the results you need. Dave Lewin has gained this deep insight by serving clients in Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Denver, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, New Orleans, Lafayette, New York, Dallas, Houston, and throughout the United States.

As soon as this firm is retained, we meet with you to explain the options, determine how to best approach the case, devise strategies to minimizing liability, and assess the likely costs.  Every step along the way, we keep you fully informed.  The goal of this practice is to work with the client to obtain desired outcome while minimizing risk.  Whether that means litigating aggressively for a “not guilty” verdict award or negotiating collaboratively with an adverse party, this firm will fulfill your needs and help your business prosper.