Decoding Builder Accountability: Understanding Liability in Construction Defect Cases: Explore the Legal Responsibilities of Builders
At Finch & Hammer, we do more than offer legal solutions - we provide a comprehensive approach to construction defect claims, insurance coverage, and remediation.
With decades of combined experience across the legal, real estate, and insurance industries, we tackle each case with a depth of knowledge and commitment to getting the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Alan Tzvika Nissel the founding partner of Finch & Hammer LLP and has over 25 years of experience
in real estate practice — including as a property developer. Prior to founding Finch & Hammer LLP,
Dr. Nissel founded the law firm Dudley Lotus LLP.
He is also a law professor at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and the faculty director at its Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship. Dr. Nissel teaches
courses in property and international law.
Dr. Nissel earned his LL.D. in the origins of international litigation with an emphasis on arbitration from Helsinki University under Dr. Martti Koskenniemi. His scholarly research focuses on international property law and enforcement actions, with numerous publications in leading law journals.
Jonathan Braun is an attorney specializing in construction defect claims and oversees the forensic investigations unit at Finch & Hammer. Jonathan earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
Jonathan has practiced at boutique law firms representing architects and buildings in construction defect claims. However, Jonathan has not only practiced law but developed a substantial amount of multifamily housing as well. Jonathan served as a Project Manager with Alchemy Properties in New York and more recently as Managing Director of Real Estate Development and Construction for Jamison Properties LP in Los Angeles. Jonathan brings to Finch & Hammer over a decade of ground-up construction and adaptive reuse multifamily developments--representing over $1 billion in total construction costs.
Jonathan has a proven track record of navigating complex entitlement processes, executing large-scale urban infill projects, and delivering high-quality housing in some of the most competitive real estate markets in the country. His expertise spans all phases of development, from site acquisition and design to permitting, financing, and especially construction management.
Passionate about urban development and housing solutions, Jonathan is a seasoned expert at construction materiality and installation methodologies.
We’re not your typical law firm. We are also a consulting firm that manages every aspect of a construction defect claim, from initial investigation to final remediation. Our process ensures that by the time we file a claim, we already have the data and evidence we need to move quickly and effectively. Learn more about how we work to protect your property.
Our team specializes in construction defect law, addressing everything from design flaws to faulty construction execution and policy coverage issues.
With a backgrounds that spans the construction, insurance, and real estate industries, Finch & Hammer is uniquely positioned to handle even the most complex construction defect claims.
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At Finch & Hammer, we’re more than just a law firm, we’re your partners in solving complex construction defect issues. With our unique combination of experience in law, insurance, and real estate, we provide comprehensive solutions for property owners like you. Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and let us put our experience to work for you.
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