Dream team brings extensive track record of winning on appeal to construction defect law firm
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HOA—BerdingWeil, the largest and most experienced construction defect and common interest development law firm in California, today announced their new and highly accomplished appellate team including partner Anne L. Rauch and attorneys Trinette Sachrison and Gordon Walters. Together the team offers more than 60 years of appellate construction defect claims, contract disputes, community association and insurance litigation experience.
Their work has led to several published opinions including such landmark decisions as Seahaus v. Superior Court (2014) 224 Cal.App.4th 754, Treo@Kettner Homeowners Assn. v. Superior Court (2008) 166 Cal.App.4th 1055, and Shirk v. United States (9th Cir. 2014) 773 F.3d 999.
Leading the team is partner Anne Rauch, a certified appellate specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization for the State Bar. Her work on appeals and writs has resulted in wins in a broad range of practice areas including construction defect claims, real property litigation, business and partnership disputes, contract claims, insurance coverage, corporate governance and breach of fiduciary duty claims, and anti-SLAPP motions and appeals. Rauch offers vast expertise in all aspects of common interest development law and multi-million-dollar construction defect claims for community associations from inception and the initial defect investigation through settlement, trial, and to successful conclusion on appeal.
Well-rounded with experience in both trial and appellate courts the team will handle all aspects of civil writs and appeals while providing important strategic advice to trial attorneys on how to win at trial to keep the victory on appeal. Internally, in addition to handling most BerdingWeil appeals, they will handle and guide dispositive motions and the trial and post-trial motion process, greatly improving chances of success in the ensuing appeal if necessary. The BerdingWeil appellate team is also happy to collaborate with attorneys outside the firm, by either associating in as co-counsel on appeal to take the lead (alleviating any stress busy trial attorneys have when their cases go up on appeal) or providing invaluable consultation services from behind the scenes.
“With a broad range of experience in both trial and appellate courts, this team offers exemplary work resulting in many published decisions shaping the law of California, including the application of the attorney-client privilege to communications between an association’s litigation counsel and homeowners, the constitutional right to a jury trial, and refining the application of California’s anti-SLAPP statute to better protect Constitutional free speech and petitioning rights,” BerdingWeil Principal Steve Weil said.
“Anne’s years of experience on appeals and writs in construction defect and property-related claims make her an excellent leader for our appellate group,” BerdingWeil Principal Tyler Berding said.
“Appellate strategies and processes are very different than trial strategy and knowing both is critical to success,” Rauch said. “I’m happy to bring my experience and strengths in both the trial court and on appeal to BerdingWeil, the respected icon in construction defect law in California. I’m equally excited for the opportunity to grow our appellate practice at BerdingWeil beyond construction defect and CID law into other general civil litigation areas.”
About Berding & Weil
BerdingWeil has recovered over $1.7B for its clients. Their highly experienced construction, community association, and transactional real estate attorneys have a thorough understanding of the challenging legal issues faced by homeowner associations and commercial builders and work creatively and aggressively to secure superior legal results for their clients. With offices in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Hawaii. BerdingWeil can be reached at 800.838-2090 or online: https://www.berding-weil.com/ For a free consultation on a potential appeal, contact Anne Rauch at arauch@berdingweil.com or Trinette Sachrison at tsachrison@berdingweil.com.
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