How I have helped

Construction defect litigation

(5) Mr. Browne created a plan to dissolve a construction company which had financial problems and was embroiled in a number of lawsuits. Instead of placing the contractor in bankruptcy, Mr. Browne structured an arrangement in state court that eventually led to a 100 cents on the dollar payment of all creditors' claims and company debts.

(8) Mr. Browne is presently handling a construction defect case for an upscale condominium complex in Los Altos in Santa Clara County. Fifteen law firms represent the defendant developer, contractor and subcontractors. As mentioned elsewhere, the case is easily management, as it is proceeding under the auspices of a Special Master who is limiting expensive and time consuming discovery proceedings.

The following are some representative homeowner's association (HOA) construction defect cases that Mr. Browne has handled over the years:

• Chartwell Homeowners Association, Los Altos CA  $  1,505,000 
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• Pine Terrace  $  365,000
• Eagle Point  $  740,000
• Watergate  $  12,700,000
• Tiburon Hill  $  4,500,000
• Headlands II  $  880,000
• Larkspur Isle  $  6,700,000
• Escalle Village  $  715,000
• Park Hill  $  1,050,000
• Parc Telegraph  $  5,000
• 950 Harrison  $  750,000 (settlement presently being consummated)