Joshua R. Kennedy - Portland, OR

Overview

Josh focuses his law practice on construction services, construction litigation, product liability, and real estate litigation and has represented contractors, developers, design professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and property owners in a wide variety of circumstances. He has spent significant time in the courtroom and has tried dozens of jury trials through verdict. He also has a proven track record of negotiating favorable results for clients in contract and settlement negotiations, often involving high stakes and numerous interested parties.

Josh’s practice includes:

• Civil litigation of construction, professional liability, real estate, business, product liability, and other disputes;
• Negotiating and drafting construction contracts, lien releases, settlement agreements, waivers, warranties, tolling agreements, and other contractual documents;
• Interfacing with and providing legal advice to corporate general counsel in Oregon and other jurisdictions;
• Assisting clients to establish and maintain appropriate contractual systems, standards, and processes;
• Risk management, insurance, and business structuring analysis and advice;
• Monitoring of legal, regulatory, and administrative developments and advice regarding compliance; and
• Creative problem solving for clients in a wide variety of other circumstances.