Edward Hall Cross

Edward Hall Cross

also known as Ed Cross

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 30 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Real Estate

75100 Mediterranean Avenue, Palm Desert, CA

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 60%

Contract review and drafting. Representation of general and sub-contractors on disputes involving residential and commercial projects, especially involving insurance repairs and emergency service.

31 years | 1,500 cases

60%
Real Estate 40%

Mechanic's liens, lien foreclosures, actions against homeowners associations, neighbor vs. neighbor disputes, real estate non-disclosure, fraud, contract disputes, liquidated damages claims and problem-solving.

31 years | 100 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 1 year

State: Washington

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 2 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 3 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2022

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 6 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Edward H. Cross & Associates

75100 Mediterranean Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, 92211-9069

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Edward Hall Cross's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Todd | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

THE Restoration Lawyer

Mr. Cross has been our "go to" at both Oakwood and BELFOR for many years now. Ed handles everything from contracts to litigation and is absolutely the most knowledgeable professional when it comes to the Restoration "World." With such great depth or experience in our business, we feel we have only on...e option for legal guidance. Law Offices of Ed Cross.

Posted by Robert Patterson | February 07, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nondisclosure

Mr Cross provided guidance on how to persue my nondisclosure of mold claim.

Posted by Ed | March 23, 2015 | Residential

Solved my Problem

I had a complex mold problem involving owner interior modifications and external roof leaks in a ski resort condominium. It resulted in a significant difference of opinion as to the cause between me and the HOA board. Ed was recommended to me by a neighbor condo owner who knew of Ed's experience... in building construction, mold, and condominium ownership, and had employed him in the past. In addition to the complex issues presented by the interior construction and roof design, Ed also understood the details of the HOA insurance and HOA liabilities. After lengthy discussions and correspondence between the various involved parties, Ed was able induce the HOA insurance company to completely reimburse me for all of my expenses without reservation. Even though the HOA board had insisted throughout that the mold problem was caused only by my interior modifications, the final resolution tacitly disputed that. In the end everyone involved was "completely satisfied." Ed handled the entire process very professionally, with great aplomb and competence. Also, he is a very nice person to deal with, and I would highly recommend him in the future.

Posted by Debby | October 30, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Restoration Lidigation Expert

The offices of Ed Cross and Associates have proven to us that they hold themselves to a higher standard. They are Trustworthy, Honest and Communicate in a professional manner . We have been working with Ed Cross for over a year on a very complicated case. Ed has had to overcome large obstacles ...on a number of different levels, which he has done with great compassion and ease! Ed has shown exceptional attention to detail and confidence when faced with adversity. Ed Cross and Associates are true professionals on every level, it is a pleasure to work with them, even in the toughest of times. I would highly recommend Ed Cross and his team to anyone seeking a lawyer that comes highly recommended in the Restoration Industry and beyond.

Posted by Neil | June 21, 2011 | Business

The best in the industry...?

It's not often that I would give a five-star review to someone. The choices are Trustworthy...yes,...completely...Responsive...without a doubt....knowledgeable...to a fault....kept me informed....always. I would like to find fault with Mr. Cross on some level, but it's difficult to do so, so I ...won't. I've had the pleasure of using Cross & Assoc. for the last 5-6 years. They have worked on more than a dozen cases for my company with overall very satisfactory results. In some cases, they have literally pulled off legal miracles (one case the entire contract was crossed out and initialed and he still got it paid in full) and in other difficult ones, they got the best results we could reasonably expect. Ed's knowledge of the industry I am in (Disaster Restoration) is truly remarkable. As far as I know, he is the only attorney in the country who specializes in this field....and it shows. In some cases, it's wise to retain Ed simply for the fact that you don't want him on the other side of the table. Not a good place to be.. In summary, his ethics, skills, knowledge, work habits and ability to effectively communicate and outline legal situations in a cogent and concise manner are fantastic. I feel very confident taking his advice and I almost always do. I have mentioned this to others...the one drawback with Ed is that he is so enjoyable to speak with it's easy to forget that one is on the clock. Highly recommended.

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Edward Hall Cross's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thurman Arnold

Real estate lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ed Cross is a terrific civil litigator. I don't hesitate to send him some my oldest clients!"

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G. Welles

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is an experienced and smart lawyer that I endorse."

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Julie Isen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ed Cross is a passionate and dedicated attorney. I consider it a great privilege to be able to work for and learn from Ed. He is extremely knowledgeable and works with a wide variety of clients."

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Nikki Allen

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ed Cross really is THE expert on construction law. He represents a broad spectrum of clients, including international remediation companies and local business owners. He is professional, insightful and a fabulous advocate. I am grateful to have the privilege of working with him."

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Sebastian Gibson

Business lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this very personable and knowledgeable lawyer. I know him to be an excellent business and litigation attorney who strives to be the best in his fields of practice. If you're looking for lawyer you can trust to draft contracts or represent you in litigation, you will be glad you hired Edward Cross for your construction or real estate matters."

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Robert Miller

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a difficult client to Mr. Cross several years ago and she was highly satisfied with his work. We have worked together on various matters since then and always with excellent results."

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Robert Gilliland

Construction and development lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edward Cross is a very experienced attorney in mold and construction law. He fights very hard for his clients and is well respected in claims dealing with mold and other water loss damage. Ed also has experience in representing homeowners against homeowner associations and is excellent at championing homeowner rights in HOA disputes."

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Steven Zidell

Litigation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed and I have known each other since we were kids. He's a great person and a great lawyer. He handled a case for my parents that other lawyers were not interested in and got a very good settlement; better than what we were expecting."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 70 Lawyers, Palm Springs Life Magazine

2007

The Joe Laurino Memorial Award, Carpet & Fabricare Institute

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, Edward H. Cross & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Indoor Air Quality Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Education

1993

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

California State University, Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2003

Proceedings of The Healthy Indoor Environments Conference, University of Tulsa Indoor Air Program California Mold Claims — 2003 Update

2003

Law Offices of Edward H. Cross & Associates Legal Rights & Mold

2002

Los Angeles Lawyer Litigation a la Mold

2001

Unknown Top 10 Legal Issues Affecting the Restoration Industry

2001

Mealey's Publications Toxic Mold for Lawyers 101

2000

Synergist Magazine The Industrial Hygienist as Expert Witness

2000

Unknown Mold and Lawyers: A Toxic Combination.

2000

Unknown Legal Issues in Water Damage Restoration

2000

Unknown Contractual Interference [Insurance Adjusting Issues in Water Losses]

2000

Unknown Show me the Money! [Collections and Post-Trial Proceedings]

2000

Unknown Sex, Lies and Videotape [Discovery and File Documentation in Water Damage Restoration]

2000

Unknown The Joy of Sewage [Litigation Issues in Sewage Backflows]

1999

International Association of Specialists of Cleaning & Restoration Legal Issues in Water Damage Restoration

1999

Aerotech Monitor Legal Issues in Water Damage Restoration

1999

Water Loss Institute, International Association of Specialists of Cleaning & Restoration Legal Issues in Failed Water Damage Projects

1999

Aerotech Monitor Toxic Mold...Construction Defects

1998

Orange County Lawyer Magazine $600,000 Toxic Mold Case

1998

Orange County Lawyer Magazine Toxic Mold: The 4th Wave of Construction Defect Litigation?

1995

Emanuel Law Outlines Law In A Flash — Torts

1995

Emanuel Law Outlines Law In A Flash — Evidence

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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