Rendings

Given the nature of their profession, architects and engineers are susceptible to unique liabilities, sometimes requiring special defenses such as the economic loss doctrine and statutes of repose.

Rendigs has been recognized as one of Cincinnati's leading law firms in the representation of design professionals since this field emerged in the mid-1950s. Rendigs has developed a talented team of attorneys and enjoys strong contacts with industry representatives and other experts.

Rendigs attorneys represent architects and engineers – individual professionals and firms – in all facets of their professional practices. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting clients with contract negotiation, risk management, mediation, arbitration, construction claims, project/construction administration, project workouts, and errors and omissions liability defense.

Leveraging the fee-shifting provisions in construction contracts, our attorneys aggressively pursue indemnity claims to shift the payment of fees incurred in defending an architect or engineer to another party in the contractual scheme, enabling an insured to recover a deductible or retention.

Our areas of focus include defense of architects and engineers in:

• Delay and disruption claims
• Roadway and highway design and construction
• Claims arising from design build projects
• Defense of catastrophic injury and death claims
• Structural collapses
• New construction and renovation projects
• Water infiltration claims
• Flooding and flood plain disputes

Contact one of our team members to discuss your situation, before or after a liability issue arises.