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Be a Good Neighbor: How Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Third-Party Claims
Developers can protect themselves from claims for third-party damage through license agreements, intensive construction site monitoring and appropriate insurance products. These prevent costly and debilitating delays, and help maintain positive relationships with neighbors.
By Josh Levy, Madeleine Bailey and Josh Neudorfer
November 30, 2020
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by Josh Levy
Joshua Levy is co-leader of Husch Blackwell's Construction & Design Group, and has represented clients for more than 25 years in construction disputes and claims. He is also an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.
by Madeleine Bailey
Maddie Bailey is an attorney in the Dallas, Texas, office of the law firm, Husch Blackwell. She specializes in commercial real estate. She counsels a diverse range of clients, spanning both private and public investors along with real estate developers of all sizes.
by Josh Neudorfer
Josh is a Senior Consultant at The Sigma Group with 25 years of experience in the environmental and engineering consulting industry with a background in contaminant hydrogeology, property transactions, and urban redevelopment. He is responsible for developing project strategies, overall project direction and content, and implementation. In addition, Josh helps lead the sales/marketing team and assists Sigma in the development of new clients and facilitating growth of existing clientele. Mr. Neudorfer has led numerous sessions focused on community awareness and involvement. Serves on Clean Wisconsin Board of Directors 2018 – 2020 term and Urban Ecology Center Development Board Member.
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