Bidding in the Time of Tariffs

Kathlynn Smith specializes in construction and general business litigation. For almost a decade, she has successfully represented owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors in a wide variety of matters relating to contract administration and construction claims on both public and private works of improvement. Smith places a particular emphasis on construction claims involving payment disputes, delay and disruption, and False Claims Act violations. Since joining the firm, Smith has successfully litigated, arbitrated and mediated numerous complex construction disputes involving multi-million dollar claims.

Aaron J. Flores has been involved in the construction industry for more than two decades. He represents businesses and public agencies in all sectors of the construction industry, including heavy industrial, transportation, infrastructure, architectural and engineering, commercial, retail and residential.  He has represented international, national and local businesses in all forms of ADR proceedings, including mediation and arbitration, as well as bench and jury trials in state and federal courts. Flores also defends contractors in disciplinary actions before the Contractors State License Board.