Shea Stokes attorneys are recognized experts in the area of toxic mold litigation in California and other areas of construction law. We are experienced in all facets of construction law including contract negotiations, contract disputes, extra work and delay claims, product defects, mold contamination, and construction defect litigation. The firm has defended cases involving sick building syndrome, property damage and other mold-related issues. Shareholder Jeffrey Leist is the author of "Emerging Issues in California Indoor Air Quality and Toxic Mold Litigation" (National Business Institute Press 2002), and a noted authority on mold issues in California.

We have successfully defended developers, contractors, subcontractors and construction product manufacturers in complicated multimillion-dollar construction defect litigation. We also represent contractors before state agencies on issues of certification and construction claims. Shea Stokes has prosecuted and defended claims on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, and owners and lenders involving mechanic's liens, public and private stop notices, and payment and performance bonds.

PUBLISHED OPINIONS

• Erlich v. Menezes, 21 Cal.4th 543 (1999)
• Adamson v. Superior County of San Diego County (Respondent), M.M. Bitker Number One, Inc. (Real Party), 113 Cal.App.3d 505 (1980)

TEAM MEMBERS

Peter B. Maretz
Maria C. Roberts
Lawrence W. Shea II