Office: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone: (909) 919-3191
wlau@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Pepperdine University School of Law , 2002
J.D.
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University of La Verne , 1999
B.A.
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Construction
Defense of developers, general contractors, construction managers and design professionals in complex multi-party litigation involving commercial and residential properties. Cases range from single family home disputes to cases involving hundreds of properties.
Representation of several of California's largest publicly-held and privately-held builders.
Prosecution and defense of claims related to Homeowners Associations and claims involving Civil Code section 910, et. al (SB800) and Civil Code section 1375 (Calderon).
Defense of property owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors against claims arising from accidents on commercial and residential construction sites.
Prosecution and defense of claims for indemnification and breach of contract.
Conducted and defended numerous depositions of homeowners, board of director members, persons most knowledgeable and experts in construction related cases.
Successful representation of clients at mediation.
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Business Transactions and Litigation
Prosecution and defense of breach of contract and other business tort claims.
Coordination of risk management activities.
Defense of businesses against claims made under California's Unfair Business Practice Statutes (Business & Professions Code, Sections 17200 and 17500).
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Insurance
Enforcement of indemnification agreements and additional insured obligations.
Analysis and evaluation of insurance coverage decisions.
Implementation and facilitation of Joint Defense Funding Agreements.
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Toxic Tort
Defense of property owners, property management companies, builders, developers, contractors and construction managers in all aspects of bodily injury litigation related to mold exposure.
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Lectures
Adjunct Professor of Honors, University of La Verne, "The Monstrous Other: The Word, The Image, and The Law," (2007 to 2008)
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Community Activities
University of La Verne Alumni Governing Board of Directors, Vice President.
Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Board of Directors, Director; former Chapter Key Advisor; ACHIEVE Facilitator/Presenter; Community 9 Programming Chairperson.
Academia Moderna Board of Directors, Founding Board Member
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Wendy specializes in the area of construction defect litigation and premises liability. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002 after graduating cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law. While at Pepperdine, Wendy was a member of the Law Review, served as a student mentor, and worked as both a legal research and writing teaching assistant and research assistant. In addition, Wendy participated in the Vincent S. Dalsimer Moot Court Competition for two years, winning Third Place Best Petitioner's Brief both years, and earning her the opportunity to meet Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. |
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