Office: Orange County
Phone: (949) 757-4514
droyster@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Education - Whittier Law School , 2001
J.D.
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California State University, Long Beach , 1996
B.S.
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Construction
Representation of developers and builders in all aspects of construction, from development to post-construction disputes including environmental disputes, structural issues, architectural issues, geotechnical claims regarding building code violations.
Representative projects include hotel resorts, high rise buildings, commercial buildings, educations institutions, and large tract and multiple residential construction.
Prosecution and Defense of general constructors in mechanic lien and stop notice claims.
Defense of claims for damages due to delays in construction on behalf of developers and general contractors.
Defense of developers against homeowner claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation. Cases range from single family home disputes to cases involving hundreds of properties.
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Business Transaction/Litigation
Prosecution and defense of contract and other business tort claims. Defense of businesses against claims made under California's Unfair Business Practice Statues (Business & Professions Code. Section 17200 and 17500).
Prosecution and defense of claims related to Homeowners Associations and claims involving Civil Code Section 1375 (Calderon) and Civil Code Section 910, et.al (SB800).
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Insurance
Enforcement of indemnification agreements and additional insured obligations.
Prosecution and defense of claims for indemnification and breach of contract.
Analyzation and evaluation of insurance coverage decisions.
Implementation and facilitation of Joint Defense Funding Agreements.
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Products Liability
Defense of food manufactures for claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices, negligence in failing to provide adequate quality control, unjust enrichment and breach of implied and express warranties. Successful representation of food manufactures on claims of emotional trauma caused by illness in consumption of food.
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Ms. Royster's practice is focused on the areas of real estate and construction law. Ms. Royster represents developers and general contractors in claims and lawsuits arising out of the construction industry. She has experience in representing residential and commercial builders in litigation involving construction liens, delay damages and construction quality issues. She represents a diverse client base including corporations and private individuals, with special emphasis on construction cases.
Ms. Royster has extensive experience in handling complex claims including additional insured coverage analysis and negotiation of cases in multiparty actions. Ms. Royster maintains and manages in all stages of litigation, including depositions, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations and arbitrations. Ms. Royster has successfully prepared and argued pre-trial motions including Motions for Summary Judgment, Demurrers and Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement on behalf of real estate developers, builders and general contractors.
Prior to working in construction and real estate law, Ms. Royster represented large-scale food manufacturers, distributors and restaurants against claims involving food borne illnesses including salmonella to foreign objects in food.
Ms. Royster graduated from Whittier Law School. While at Whittier Law School, Ms. Royster was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and competed in national competitions. She is admitted to the U.S. District Courts of California - Central District and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
On a more personal note, Ms. Royster enjoys scuba diving. She has been PADI certified since 2000. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities including kayaking and mountain bike riding. |
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