Office: Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 481-7606
sfix@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Southern Methodist University School of Law , 1987
J.D.
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Bowdoin College , 1984
B.A.
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Business Transactions
Negotiation and drafting of construction contracts.
Preparation of disclosure statements and notices for real estate transactions, as well as residential leases.
Development of risk management protocol for all aspects of the construction process (including pre- and post-construction phases).
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Construction
Defense of complex multi-party construction defect claims relating to residential developments, commercial properties, and public works projects.
Representation of contractors and owners in construction disputes involving breach of contract and delay claims.
Prosecution and defense of landslide and subsidence litigation, including claims of inverse condemnation, nuisance, mandatory duty, and dangerous condition of public property.
Defense of property owners, contractors, and developers against allegations of accidents on commercial and residential properties.
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Environmental & Pollution
Defense of property owners in groundwater contamination cases.
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Toxic Tort
Mold claims involving single family homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial developments.
Risk management consultation in development of protocol to avoid and minimize microbial contamination claims.
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Presentations
2009 International Builders Show, "Green Building Products – Can They Perform as Promised?", January 20-23, 2009
Los Angeles County Bar Association, "Meeting the Challenge of the Construction Defect Claim: A Pro-Active Risk Management Strategy", October 28, 2008
West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, "Going Green: Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?", May 5, 2008
National Association of Homebuilders International Builders Show, "Meeting the Challenge of the Multi-Family Housing Construction Claim", February 15, 2008
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Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating.
Rear Admiral Hugh H. Howell, Jr., Award of Excellence, Junior Officer, West Coast.
Navy League Military Woman of Achievement.
National Merit Scholar.
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Memberships
National Association of Home Builders Construction Law Attorney Forum
Building Industry Association of Southern California
Associated General Contractors of California
U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter
LACBA Construction Law Subsection Steering Committee
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As a former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, Sheila has tried over 100 cases, including 20 jury trials. Recognized for her creative case management techniques and firm grasp of technical issues, Sheila specializes in complex multi-party civil litigation with a primary focus on the construction industry. She also counsels national builders on risk management issues in all phases of the construction process. Other areas of practice include toxic tort and hazardous waste / groundwater contamination cases. Sheila is a recognized speaker on cutting edge construction issues with recent topics including ""Green Building Products – Can They Perform as Promised?" and "Going Green: Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?". A Captain (O-6) in the Navy Reserve JAG Corps, she serves as the Commanding Officer of NR Legal Service Office Southwest in San Diego, California. Ms. Fix received her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and her law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. |
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