Construction Defense Litigation: Lawyers of Williams Montgomery & John Ltd.

The law firm of Williams Montgomery & John Ltd. feature a number of experienced lawyers who specialize in construction defense litigation. In recent years there has been an increase in cases brought against faulty construction. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the attorneys of Williams Montgomery & John Ltd. have tried complex cases involving construction defects, negligent design and delayed completion. These cases have involved nearly every aspect of a building, from foundations to roofs. Our experienced defense lawyers have successfully defended clients in a number of cases involving construction defects. Including construction defects such as:

• Drainage
• Water damage
• Design defects
• Asbestos
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Personal Property
• Fire Damage
• Environmental
• Evacuation
• Slab/Foundation
• Mold & Mildew

Our clients have included general contractors, engineers, architects, owners, subcontractors and consultants. Examples of some of the cases that we have successfully defended our clients include:

Two Prudential Plaza v. Turner Construction Co., Cook County, IL. Represented contractor to recover payments from owner and to defend against claims for negligent construction (roofs, curtain wall, welds, concrete in parking garage and fireproofing) and delayed construction of 64 story office building in Chicago. Jury verdict of $8.3 million for client.

Sears Roebuck and Co. v. J.P.S. Elastometrics, et al., Cook County, IL. Represented roofing consultant to defend against claims for negligent design of single ply roofs on 450 facilities.

Mann, Gin, Ebel & Frazier Ltd. v. Martin & Lam, Inc., et al., Cook County, IL. Represented structural engineer to defend against claim for negligent design of supports for parking structure of concrete parking garage.

Cases involving construction defects can become complex with facts, unfamiliar terminology, and confusing architectural and engineering concepts. Our lawyers specializing in construction defect defense litigation work to clarify issues for our clients and the jury. For more information about our firm or to contact one of our experienced lawyers specializing in construction defect defense litigation contact us at:

Williams Montgomery & John Ltd.
Willis Tower, Suite 6100
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: (312) 443-3200
Fax: (312) 630-8500
Email: wmjinfo@willmont.com
Website: www.willmont.com