Products
Liability
"In
multiple party mediations, George Calkins grasps the key issues,
strengths, weaknesses and
dynamics
of each party's position and effectively employs these assessments
to persuade parties to realistically evaluate their case. He is
tireless and focused in his efforts while always maintaining control
of and civility in the mediation process. George is certainly recognized
by California Construction Lawyers as among the top 3 or 4 mediators
of complex contract and construction matters in the West."
Richard D. Corona, Esq.
The Corona Firm, Inc.
San Diego, California
George Calkins has extensive mediation experience in product liability
law and practice.
Representative product liability cases resolved include the following
disputes:
- Los Angeles hospital (dispute regarding performance of
generators)
- Window manufacturer and developer (performance
of commercial and residential windows)
- Major aircraft
company and electrical manufacturer (alleged malfunction of
electrical generator in research facility)
- Roofing manufacturers
and developers (quality of roofing materials used in commercial
projects)
- Five star hotels, Santa Barbara and Los
Angeles ( performance of construction material)
- Five
star hotel, Las Vegas (dispute over tile bedding materials)
- Government agency (dispute with manufacturer of large diameter
storm drain pipes)
- Major Southern California metropolitan water district
(dispute with manufacturer over blasting materials and procedures)
What other experts say…
"George has been instrumental
in resolving a number of (complex) cases, as a result of his
intricate knowledge of construction
issues and process, willingness to work very hard, effective
communication with principals and tenacious follow up if the
matter is not settled during the first session."
David McPherson, Esq.
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald LLP
Irvine, California
“Many times the Experts
get caught up in the issues, the Lawyers in the law, the Insurance
Representatives
in coverage
and the aggrieved parties in the anger; but few put the components
together into a complete picture with a focus on resolution
as quickly as George Calkins does. When I hear I am going in
front
of Mr. Calkins I feel confident that my points will be considered;
provided they are properly presented and supported with two
independent Industry sources.”
Ernest Orchard, Claims Consultant
Los Angeles, California
“George is an effective
mediator due to his extensive legal background, experience
with complex construction cases
and his unique style to resolution. Bottom line is that he gets
the job done!”
Ed Martinet AIC, CPC
mc² Consultants
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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