Construction defect claims can be very expensive to defend. Worse, many insurance companies have exclusions in their policies that not only expose contractors to paying the claim, but also deny them a defense. These exclusions are not always easily understood by the insured when they purchase the policy, and only after they are sued do they discover their existence.
Mr. Hough represents contractors who have been sued for construction defect and need a competent defense while at the same time managing litigation costs. Typically, we handle cases for contactors that for one reason or another find themselves without insurance coverage or denied coverage.
Mr. Hough has a background in construction and has successfully defended many small contractors, including but not limited to architects, graders, general contractors, framers, roofing, and stucco.
Because Mr. Hough maintains a low overhead, he is able to offer hourly rates well below the rates typically charged by other attorneys in Southern California. He is also willing to visit contractors at their job sites for their initial consultation at no charge anywhere in Riverside County, Orange County or San Diego County.