Handling Construction Defect Claims: Western States, Third Edition puts you on the cutting edge in this expanding practice area. Bringing decades of experience representing a diverse spectrum of residential real estate interests & homeowners' associations, coauthors Thomas E. Miller & Rachel M. Miller detail each aspect of this specialized area, from the statutorily prescribed causes of action to the common law theories of liability, from prelitigation steps to defense considerations, & damages. You'll find up-to-the-minute guidance on California construction defect law, as well as the evolving law in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, & Washington. You'll also gain valuable insights in these vital areas: u The merging of toxic tort litigation & construction defect litigation u Emerging insurance considerations u Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods & techniques u The effective use of experts in a construction defect case u And more! To help practitioners keep pace with the explosion of litigation resulting from the construction boom, this widely acclaimed reference has been thoroughly updated & expanded. A valuable Appendix containing 60 time& money-saving practice forms-from checklists, to sample complaints, demand letters, & more-saves you time & money at every step of the case.