Burnham Brown - Attorneys at Law, Oakland California

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Direct Dial: (510) 835-6805

Facsimile: (510) 835-6666

Practice Areas

Education

J.D., with distinction, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1978
B.S., summa cum laude, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Licensed to Practice in

California

Attorney Profile PDFs

Finch, Scott

Client Alerts

CRAWFORD REDUX: Where are the Damages?
How it is Possible for a Design Professional to Win at Trial but Still Wind Up Losing
California Enacts Sweeping Changes That Limit a Subcontractor's Obligation to Defend and Indemnify Contractors and Developers In Connection With Residential Construction Defect Claims
Construction Defect Litigation and Indemnity Contracts

Practice Expertise

Represents professionals with an emphasis on design professionals
Clients range from sole practitioners to national and international firms
Represents all segments of the design industry including, but not limited to, architects, engineers, construction managers, land surveyors, environmental consultants and geotechnical engineers

Litigation

Has litigated claims stemming from the design of tenant improvements to hospitals, condominiums, bridges, waste water treatment facilities, co-generation plants and more
Extensive experience in claims asserting design and construction defects, bodily injury (including mold exposure and sick building syndrome), and delay/disruption damages
Strives to resolve disputes swiftly, economically, and successfully through whatever process best meets the needs of the client, including direct negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial

Advice & Counsel

Counsels clients on risk management and avoidance, including contract review

Professional Associations

Frequent author and speaker on matters of interest to design professionals
Member of the American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Construction Forum, and associate member of AIA and CSPE