MARYLAND LAWYERS WHO RESOLVE CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS FOR CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & RECOMENDATIONS
The attorneys at Cowie Law Group (formerly Cowie & Mott) have a background in both construction law and community association law. We are experienced construction defect trial attorneys and we know the rights of Condominium and Homeowner Associations when it comes to warranties and other legal claims. In fact, Nicholas Cowie is the author of the 2010 legislation that extends warranty rights for Condominium and Homeowner Associations. See “New Laws Extending Construction Defect Warranty Rights for Condominiums” and “New ConstructionDefect Warranty Laws.”
The vast majority of our community association construction defect cases are resolved through amicable developer negotiations. We work with engineers and architects to negotiated developer repairs and d/or monetary reimbursement for repairs of defects and damages caused thereby. Our law firms ability to resolve most condominium and HOA construction disputes without the need for litigation, may be in part due to the fact that our construction defect lawyers have a proven track record that is known to developers, builders and their attorneys. For example Nicholas Cowie is one of the trail attorneys who obtained a 6.6 million dollar verdict for a condominium in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. See “Jury Awards Condominium 6.6 Million Dollars plus $500,000 in attorneys fee for construction defects” and “Maryland’s Highest Court Affirms 6.6 Million Dollar Construction Defect Jury Verdict.” More recently, the attorneys at Cowie Law Group obtained a 5.6 Million Dollar Jury award for a condominium in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. See “Jury Awards 5.6 Million Dollars to Condominium for Construction Defect Repairs” and “Jury Awards Denton Condo $5.6 Million for Shoddy Construction.”
Representing a Community Associations in a construction defect disputes with developer is a very complex area of law. It is important to seek consultation and advice from an attorney who is not merely a community association lawyer, but also an experienced construction defect attorney that represents community associations. Having qualified and experienced legal counsel often increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. Community associations should seek a free consultation and request references from any prospective legal counsel. Below are some recent references Cowie Law Group received from clients after we resolved their construction defect diputes:
Condominium Conversion In Silver Spring, Maryland:
“Thank you to you and your team for the outstanding representation you provided to the [XXXXXXXX] Condominium Association.
It has been outstanding to work with you….”
Condominium in Berlin, Maryland:
“The check was received today and it is in my possession but we will not cash it until the Board is in agreement with the project completion.
….the Association has achieved a number of improvements that has made these efforts worthwhile and put all of our units back within code compliance:
[LIST OF REPAIRED CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS OMMITTED]
On behalf of the Board and Association, I would like to thank both of you for your help during this process. We have achieved over $2 million in necessary warranty repairs…$2 million that would have ultimately come from our reserves and assessments as these deficiencies manifested themselves.
So please accept our thanks ….
…………… Condominium Association”
Condominium in BelAir, Maryland:
“We wish to thank you …. and your staff for the work you did in bringing our case to its successful conclusion. There were many times … that we nearly despaired over our chances, especially when [DEFENDANT NAME OMITTED] continued to use delay tactics in the hope that our side would simply give up. You appreciated our frustration, said the right words and kept us on course. It was well worth seeing things through.
It was obvious that you had the know-how and experience to handle our case and [EXPERT NAME OMITTED] was clearly the right person for the job he did. Now, we face the task of hiring the right people to fix our buildings. Some owners have joined us in making these decisions and we now have the money, thanks to you, to do the job.
On behalf of [NAME OF CLIENT BOARD MEMBERS OMITTED], we again send our thanks and best regards….”
Please contact Cowie Law Group, P.C. if you are seeking a Maryland construction lawyer That represents condominium associations and HOAs. We will gladly provide references.