Construction

Allen Gibson, the head of the practice group, is a Fellow in the American College of Construction Lawyers, the first attorney from South Carolina so honored. Mr. Gibson is also on the Panel of Arbitrators and is a Mediator for the American Arbitration Association. He is a past Chair of the American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry. Mr. Gibson is a member of the Fidelity and Surety Committee of the Torts and Insurance Practice Section of the ABA and the Construction Litigation Committee of the Litigation Section. He is also a member of the Construction Law Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel. He is a frequent lecturer on construction topics. Read more...

 

Chuck Baker has extensive experience in construction litigation relating to water intrusion and other alleged building defects. He is currently lead lawyer in the firm's representation of Dryvit Systems, Inc. and Sto Corp., two of the nation's biggest manufacturers and sellers of exterior insulation and finish systems (commonly called synthetic stucco). The firm represents these companies throughout South Carolina. Mr. Baker is a member of the Construction Law Section of The Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel. Read more...

Karen Carey advises commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental clients on construction matters. She has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers. Ms. Carey focuses much of her construction practice on advising clients in all phases of the design and construction process. In the event disputes arise, she is well-versed in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation. Ms. Carey is experienced both as a mediator, an arbitrator and advocate in construction arbitration. Read more...

 

Ken Michael is both an attorney and a registered architect. Prior to attending law school, he practiced as a registered architect and intern architect for more than eight years in Florida and Texas. During those years, he was involved in all architectural phases of a variety of commercial, governmental, institutional, health care and residential projects. Since becoming an attorney, Mr. Michael has merged his background in architecture and law in the practice of construction law. Most of his practice involves representing owners during contract negotiations and other construction phases, in which his practical construction experience is of considerable value. Read more...

Liz Riley is a skilled trial lawyer who regularly handles construction cases in state and federal court, representing parties in both the public and private sector. Ms. Riley is experienced in construction arbitration and mediation, as well as with the use of advanced computerized litigation support and document management software. She also practices education law and commercial litigation. She is a state-certified mediator and also mediates in federal court. Read more...

 

James E. Weatherholtz is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on the representation of construction products manufacturers, contractors, homebuilders and sureties. He has particular depth of experience in construction products cases, where he has defended various manufacturers of engineered wood siding and trim products and synthetic stucco cladding. Mr. Weatherholtz also has significant experience defending surety companies in cases involving performance and payment bonds, residential builder’s license bonds and motor vehicle dealer bonds. He regularly represents owners, contractors and subcontractors in cases involving payment disputes and alleged construction defects. Read more...

 

Harrison Trammell’s strong interest in the construction industry developed during his formative experiences working for a residential homebuilder and a large commercial general contractor. This interest remains evident through his representation of contractors, subcontractors, developers, sureties and construction product manufacturers on a host of issues arising from complex construction projects in the private and public sectors. Harrison regularly represents contractors in cases involving payment disputes, as well as contractors, subcontractors, developers and construction product manufacturers in cases involving alleged construction defects. He also has experience defending surety companies in cases involving performance and payment bonds. Read more...