Phillip Joseph co-chairs Ball Janik LLP’s construction litigation practice. He is a commercial litigator whose primary focus is construction and real estate litigation, including design and construction disputes, construction defect, general counsel for community associations, purchase/sale disputes, real estate disputes, commercial landlord/tenant, and collections. Mr. Joseph has extensive experience litigating multi-million dollar construction disputes representing predominantly owners.
Advises clients on onstruction disputes include construction lien litigation, defective design and construction, late delivery, extra/changed work and impact claims, Little Miller Act claims, and insurance coverage for construction disputes. With respect to design/build construction projects, Mr. Joseph has defended multi-million dollar claims for additional compensation.
Resolve claims and lawsuits in a wide range of insurance areas, recovering substantial proceeds from hundreds of domestic and foreign insurers. Pursue negotiation opportunities when prudent, consider alternative dispute resolution techniques when they hold promise, and go to court when necessary. From large-scale litigation on behalf of corporate policyholders under complex occurrence-based and claims-made coverages, to individual claims.
I have successfully prosecuted and defended a wide range of construction defect cases on behalf of owners, ranging from large residences to condominiums/townhomes, subdivisions, apartments, hotels, offices, retail stores, schools, retirement facilities and shopping centers. I frequently work on residential and commercial construction defect disputes, and would be happy to speak with you.
I have received the AV® Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale–Hubbell®, and was recognized by my peers as as an Oregon Super Lawyer in construction law.
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Construction and development Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"I fully endorse Phillip. He is an excellent attorney, and has successfully represented property owners faced with difficult construction issues for many years. His national reputation as a preeminent construction attorney is completely deserved."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Co-worker
"Phillip is an outstanding litigator with a keen sense of the issues in construction-defect cases. In addition to his legal prowess, he is one of the most skilled and intuitive negotiators I have worked with. Results matter, and Phil is expert in getting them for his clients."