Attorney Biography
Attorney,
Architect and General Building Contractor with over 20 years of
experience in the building business. Graduate of the Pratt Institute
School of Architecture, in New York and former owner and operator of an
independent design and construction office in Santa Monica, California.
Graduate of the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University and
member of PA, NY, MD and American Bar Association. Registered architect
in PA, MD and CA.
Practitioner Statement
"Too
often clients wait until there are problems with a project before
seeking legal counsel. A simple, preliminary review of a proposed
construction contract, scope of work specification, or even a second
opinion of a feasibility study, prior to initiating a project, can save
a client a significant amount of money and worry.
By maintaining current credentials in both architecture and
law, I have the experience to examine and analyze issues of design,
development, and construction from a diverse perspective. I have a
balanced response, and can simplify and apply practical solution and/or
direct approach.
My representation includes the interests of a number of
participants in the real estate development process. Subcontractors who
have been denied payment, due to conflicts between a general contractor
and a primary client, have been helped by our services. Homeowners have
benefited in seeking relief from construction defects and inadequate
construction warranties. Design professionals, architects and engineers
can have their malpractice claims analyzed as well as prosecute for
copyright and trademark infringement." (Christopher T. Restak)
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