Subcontractor Claims: Tips to Avoid and Bolster Potential Claims Against General Contractors

Rich has been a member of the Litigation Practice Group since joining the firm in 1982, and is a former chair of the firm’s construction practice. He handles complex litigation, arbitration and mediation matters in construction and real estate, business litigation and health insurance. He has represented developers, owners, contractors, design-builders, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals on a wide array of projects, including airports, chemical plants, industrial facilities, pipelines, refineries, multi-family housing, hotels, schools, libraries and hospitals. In addition, he has drafted and negotiated complex construction and design contracts for a variety of commercial, industrial and petrochemical projects.

Christopher represents a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, engineers and subcontractors across a broad spectrum of construction-related claims. He has represented clients in Louisiana and Texas state courts, several US district courts throughout the nation, the American Arbitration Association and the International Court of Arbitration.