Providing Fact Testimony
When a lawsuit is filed against an architecture firm for services it provided, members of the firm may be subpoenaed to testify on relevant facts in a deposition and possibly in a trial. Click here for suggested tips and guidelines when providing fact testimony.
Claims Defense from the Attorney’s Perspective
When a claim is made, counsel experienced in defending design professionals is retained by the professional liability insurance carrier to defend the claim on behalf of the architect. Resolving a complaint requires a collaborative effort between the architect and attorney. Find out how best to work with an attorney in your own claim’s defense by clicking here.
Claims Management by the Architect
A liability claim made against an architect typically begins with a written notice of claim and demand for payment and can escalate to a lawsuit. All claims have the potential of ending up in court and quick, proactive claims management response can often be successful. To understand the internal management actions to take at the infancy of the process to assist your attorney and defeat the claim or minimize liability exposure, click here.
The authors:
Greg N. Ziegler, Esq. is an owner in the Dallas, Texas law firm of Macdonald Devin where he has practiced for 22 years in civil trial law representing professionals and businesses throughout the US, including design firms. He specializes in defending architects and engineers in major construction cases and is licensed in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
James B. Atkins, FAIA, FKIA, is an architect and author who lives in Dallas, Texas and formerly a Principal/Owner of HKS Architects.
