AI Issue 5 2018

60 Acquisition International - Issue 5 2018 Andrade & Associates is a Laguna Hills based law firm serving all Southern California in business and civil litigation, with an emphasis on litigation involving all aspects of the construction industry, dispute resolution and Labor law disputes in the construction industry. We interviewed partner, Richard B. Andrade to learn more about his own areas of expertise and those of the firm itself. ndrade & Associates has been practicing construction law since 1985, representing contractors, suppliers, sureties and owners in construction contracts, litigation and labor and employment issues throughout Southern California and US state-wide. Their qualified and experienced attorneys can help with the success of your construction project, from inception to completion and beyond, from drafting contracts for your specific needs including trade specific scope of work documents, to litigating claims for additional compensation and delay damages, differing site conditions, stop notices and mechanic’s liens and providing advice and representation on wage and hour and other labor law matters. Firm founder and principal attorney Richard B. Andrade holds a California State Contractor’s License and has been actively involved in the construction industry. Mr. Andrade is a member of the Associated General Contractors State-wide Legal Advisory Committee to the construction industry and is also a member of the Southern California Constructors Legal Advisory Committee. Partner, Richard B. Andrade begins the interview, by revealing his own specific areas of legal expertise. It is worth noting here that he holds a California General Engineering Contractor License (A), Lic. No. 724820. “The firm presently consists of attorney/engineers who are intimately familiar with construction in general and construction litigation. Members of our firm serve on the board of directors for the Engineering Contractors Associations and we are an affiliate member of the Southern California Contractors Association, as well as the AssociatedGeneral Contractors of California. In Efficient and Effective Representation A 1802AI26 addition, the firm acted as counsel to the Engineering Contractors Association for twenty-eight (28) years. “My practice focuses primarily on construction litigation (public and private), including ‘changed conditions’, change order and differing site condition claims, mechanic’s lien and stop notice litigation, labor law, including trust fund and the defense of Wage and Hour claims and general business litigation. I both counsel and represent project owners, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. “I have specialised in the construction industry for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in all aspects of the California Judicial System, the Federal System and the American Arbitration Association. I served on the board of directors for the Engineering Contractors Association for twenty-eight (28) and I am an affiliate member of the Southern California Contractors Association, as well as the Associated General Contractors of California.” Practice areas overview The attorneys at Andrade & Associates, combine industry and legal skill and experience, to provide excellent advice and representation to companies involved in the construction industry, throughout California. Richard then tells us about the firm’s expert lawyers and seasoned expertise in the construction industry. “Our lawyers put their knowledge and talents to work in preparing well-drafted construction contracts, providing effective advocacy in a variety of construction litigation matters, including construction claims for additional compensation and dealing with the labor and employment issues regularly faced by companies in construction. “Construction contracts underlie every aspect of such a project, from the siting and purchase of land to application of the final coat of paint. By taking special care in the negotiation, drafting and review of contracts, not only are a party’s interests effectively represented, but many potential disputes can be avoided. If disputes do arise, a carefully worded contract will protect the party’s rights and help to ensure a fair resolution of the dispute. Our firm represents all the major players in the construction Company: Andrade & Associates Name: Richard B. Andrade Email: [email protected] Web Address: andradelaw.com Address: 23332 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 225 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USA Telephone: (949) 553 1951 “The construction industry can also be heavily unionised and charges of unfair labor practices, must sometimes be handled or litigated with the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB), and in the courts.”