Office: Las Vegas
Phone: (702) 251-4112
Secondary Office: Los Angeles
jmichaels@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | Pepperdine Law School , 1989
J.D.
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University of California, Los Angeles , 1986
B.S.
| Admitted to practice in Nevada, California, New York and Connecticut
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Appellate
Published Decisions – Grenier v. City of Irwindale, 57 Cal.App.4th 931 (1997)
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Construction
Defense of primary builders against homeowner claims of negligence/construction defects, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Defense of claims for damages due to delays in construction.
Prosecution of claims for indemnification and breach of contract.
Defense of property owners, contractors and builders regarding accidents on commercial and residential sites.
Defense against allegations of personal injuries and wrongful death resulting from construction defects.
Defense of property owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors in construction site accident litigation.
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Real Estate and Land Use
Representation of national homebuilders, land owners, developers and contractors in construction disputes, construction defect claims, and mechanics lien issues involving single and multi family unit dwellings and commercial properties.
Representation of property management firms, business and individuals in all types of commercial real estate matters, including services in real estate transactions, leases, contract negotiation/drafting, real estate litigation, landlord and tenant disputes/eviction proceedings, easement and permit disputes, and other land use issues.
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Premises Liability
Defense of owners and property managers against bodily injury and third party liability claims.
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Toxic Tort
Defense of property owners, property management companies, builders, and contractors in all aspects of personal injury litigation involving claims of mold growth from water intrusion.
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Presentations
Panel Member for full day presentation entitled "Insurance Essentials" August 2005 Reno and Las Vegas - State Bar of Nevada
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Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association.
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Janice's practice is concentrated in the areas of construction law, toxic tort, catastrophic injury, business and real estate litigation. She is skilled in all aspects of litigation, including law and motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial and appellate practice. She regularly represents developers and general contractors in complex construction defect litigation and associated personal injury matters, as well as related bankruptcy, foreclosure and lien matters. Janice also represents owners/developers of retail/commercial center in matters relating to landlord/tenant disputes and eviction proceedings. |
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