Risa C. Dauer -- Senior Counsel
Office: Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 481-7609
rdauer@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Brooklyn Law School , 1992
J.D.
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University of Michigan , 1989
B.A.
| *Admitted to practice in California, New Jersey, and New York.
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Business Transactions and Litigation
Prosecution and defense of breach of contract and fraud claims.
Prosecution and defense of business tort suits including claims of negligence, interference with business and contractual relations, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Negotiation and drafting of contracts.
Preparation of opinion letters and disclosure statements in connection with real estate transactions.
Negotiation and drafting of contracts.
Preparation of opinion letters and disclosure statements in connection with real estate transactions.
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Construction
Defense of claims ranging from minor to catastrophic losses.
Defense of developers, general contractors, and construction managers in complex, multi-party defect litigation matters involving commercial and residential properties.
Coordination of unified defense against homeowner claims, as well as development of indemnity claims against cross-defendants.
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Insurance
Preparation of coverage analysis for insurance carriers.
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Toxic Tort
Defense of personal injury actions including claims of wrongful death and other catastrophic personal injuries, on behalf of both private entities and municipalities.
Defense of property damage actions arising from releases of toxic substances including conversion, nuisance, trespass, and violation of local and federal statutes.
Defense of product liability actions including defective design and manufacture.
Defense of personal injury actions stemming from construction site accidents.Defense of property owners, developers, and contractors in property damage and personal injury litigation, as well as claims involving allegations of mold growth from water intrusion.
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Risa focuses on construction, business, real estate, and tort defense. Risa has extensive experience in handling construction cases on behalf of developers and contractors. She is recognized for her single family home negotiated buy-back settlements, which allow for payments based on the cost of repair. While attending Brooklyn Law School, Risa received the prestigious Richardson and Merit Scholarships. |
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