The catastrophic failure or collapse of a constructed facility and its aftermath is invariably a time of extreme anxiety for all involved, including owners and developers, designers, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, and third parties. Failure and collapse cases also raise unique and complex legal issues that often must be focused on almost immediately after the event.

Arent Fox lawyers are experienced with organizing and analyzing documents that number in the millions as well as assembling, organizing, and directing forensic teams – both functions that are key to the prosecution or defense of failure and collapse cases. In addition, Arent Fox advises clients during the design and construction phases in order to best protect them from the exposures that result should a structure fail or collapse.