Legal and Regulatory
Recommendations and Drafting Considerations for Construction Contingency Clauses Part III
Set clear expectations and avoid disputes when drafting a contingency clause by considering the contingency amount, what can be charged, the approval process and what happens to unused funds.
By Samantha Schacht and Josh Levy
December 8, 2021
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Legal and Regulatory
by Samantha Schacht
Samantha Schacht is in Husch Blackwell’s Milwaukee office and is a member of the firm’s Construction & Design practice team.
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.
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