Litigation Support Services

In a construction claim or dispute a Kendall-Dinielli construction consultant assigned to your case will work hard in your interests to resolve difficulties at an earlier stage, but we recognize that, nevertheless, there will be occasions when matters proceed to litigation. In that event we can provide you with expert support every step of the way.

Our professional consultants combine substantial litigation experience with a thorough grasp and understanding of the realities of construction projects, delivering you a clear advantage in any construction dispute. They provide outstanding expertise and are able to work with lawyers and other specialists to devise and then navigate the best course for litigating a dispute. Our case-hardened approach has proved invaluable to scores of clients dealing with disputes and litigation.

Here are four of our key litigation support services:

1. CLAIM PREPARATION

Kendall-Dinielli can provide strong pro-active support at the critical stage of preparing your case,  bringing with us a sound record of having prepared hundreds of claims for contractors – most of which are settled before litigation.  As our specialist consultants prepare your case they will draw on that expert experience, using justification methods that are accepted by Courts and Boards of Contract Appeals.

Kendall-Dinielli consultants possess the expertise, the knowledge and the experience to assist you in preparing and presenting the claim in a way that will maximize your prospects of success. Whatever the nature of the claim we can prepare a thorough analysis of the project narrative and documentation, together with compelling written and graphical presentations which present your case to the greatest effect.

2. DAMAGE QUANTIFICATION

Attorneys’ cases can sometimes fail due to inaccurate or incorrect assessment of the damages provided by their clients, and we can help here too.  Kendall-Dinielli consultants have successfully assisted attorneys prepare for litigation, and they can quantify contractors’ damages and strategize with the attorney to structure the case and justify the damages. 

3. EXPERT WITNESSES

The participation of a construction expert witness can be vital in ensuring a successful outcome to your case, and as part of our litigation support service our construction consultants can provide expert testimony on your behalf.

We have construction consultants who have served as expert witnesses for issues such as loss of productivity, schedule and delay issues and FAR Cost Principles.  They can bring to bear their extensive construction industry experience and insight to present convincing evidence on your behalf.

4. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

We can provide technical assistance to attorneys in many specialized areas of construction.  Kendall-Dinielli consultants are varied in their backgrounds and education and can bring valuable perspective and insight to complex cases.  Our areas of specialty cover a very wide spectrum from airport security screening and baggage handling systems to power plants and top secret government facilities.

Our construction consultants have provided attorneys with litigation support and given advice and guidance on technical issues ranging from FAR Part 31 Cost Principles and claim quantification justification to litigation strategy.