Construction and Real Estate Litigation
The Atlanta Law Office of Scott B. Riddle represents plaintiffs and defendants in construction and real estate litigation in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. The firm's principal, Scott B. Riddle, has handled many high-profile cases in these related areas of the law.
Construction
Mr. Riddle has extensive experience prosecuting and defending cases in several jurisdictions in industrial and commercial construction litigation. In the course of his construction and real estate litigation practice, Mr. Riddle has handled a wide range of cases. He has acted as counsel to national industrial contractors, including a national contractor with a multi-million dollar claim against a Vermont power generation plant, a Louisiana based chemical company, and a national hotel contractor. Mr. Riddle has represented a national HVAC/Air Filtration company in several lawsuits regarding toxic mold in homes. He has represented homeowners and builders in water runoff litigation, contract disputes, and latent defects.
Common claims in the construction industry include:
- Soil and slope instability problems
- Design defects
- Poor workmanship
- Roadway and infrastructure problems
- Building material failures
Real Estate
Mr. Riddle has significant experience in commercial and residential real estate and title litigation. Disputes can arise at many stages in real estate transactions, including planning and developing, building, buying and selling, closing, financing and foreclosing. Acquiring the services of a lawyer experienced in real estate litigation can help prepare the case for trial while at the same time positioning the case for a favorable settlement without the need of going to court.
The Law Office of Scott B. Riddle has served as counsel to several commercial and residential real estate developers, including developers of upscale golf communities and residential developments. Mr. Riddle also acted as counsel to title insurance companies with respect to claims including defects in title and negligence of the closing attorney. Mr. Riddle has represented purchasers and sellers in several residential and commercial mortgage fraud cases, involving hundreds of properties.
