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Construction Law Defense Attorneys

At Pitzer Snodgrass our lawyers are well versed in the complex legal and factual issues surrounding construction-related claims. This practical knowledge of the construction industry translates into an advantage for our clients. Our experienced team of lawyers understand every aspect of the construction industry from planning and design through construction to project completion.

Design Professionals

We have successfully represented architects, engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects and other construction related design professionals. We understand the language of the construction industry and the roles and responsibilities of all the players in a construction project.  We know how to review design drawings and specifications, are familiar with industry form documents, and understand how these construction documents work together.  Our expertise and knowledge of the industry allows us to begin working on your case immediately, you don’t need to waste money or time educating us on your industry.

We have assisted our clients in loss prevention and risk assessments before a claim is made. This benefits all parties by allowing the project to continue moving forward while avoiding litigation. When a claim is made we can represent our clients in mediations, arbitrations or civil trials.

We handle cases dealing with design defects, defective specifications, errors and omissions claims and disputes arising during contract administration.

Other Construction Professionals

Pitzer Snodgrass is recognized as a leading law firm in construction law. Our lawyers are frequent lecturers at seminars and have published multiple articles on construction related topics. Our knowledge of the industry and the complex legal issues involved in construction law gives our clients an advantage over the competition that is unsurpassed.

We have prosecuted and defended cases dealing with design and construction defects, claims for extras, defective specifications, mechanics liens, delay and impact damages, differing site conditions, and related disputes arising during contract administration. Our lawyers are involved in drafting, analyzing and implementation of construction contracts for owners, developers, general contractors and sub-contractors, and have taken an active role in all stages of construction-related claims and disputes.

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PRACTICING ATTORNEYS

  • Nicholas Meriage, Associate at Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.

    Nicholas Meriage

    Managing Principal
    meriage@pspclaw.com
    Tel: 314.335.1303
    Fax: 314.335.1303
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    Robert Plunkert

    Principal
    plunkert@pspclaw.com
    Tel: 314.335.1306
    Fax: 314.335.1306
  • Gary Snodgrass, Principal at Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.

    Gary Snodgrass

    Principal
    snodgrass@pspclaw.com
    Tel: 314.335.1359
    Fax: 314.335.1359
  • Phillip Bryant, Manging Partner at Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.

    Phillip Bryant

    Principal
    bryant@pspclaw.com
    Tel: 314.335.1310
    Fax: 314.335.1310
  • Andrew Corkery, Of Counsel with Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.

    Andrew Corkery

    Of Counsel
    corkery@pspclaw.com
    Tel: 314.335.1487
    Fax: 314.335.1487

INSIGHTS

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Lawyer Recognized By Defense Research Institute (DRI) for Trial Win

DRI member Gary Snodgrass recently won a case filed by a power industry developer against their client, a geotechnical engineer, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Although they asked the jury for over $1.2 million, the jury returned a verdict assessing 100 [...]

> CASES WON

Gary Snodgrass, Nicholas Meriage, and Andrew Corkery awarded defense verdict in a property damage case in St. Louis County

PS Attorneys: Gary Snodgrass, Nicholas Meriage, and Andrew Corkery Representing: Boyer Fire Protection LLC Venue: St. Louis County Circuit Court Facts: Property Damage. The plaintiff sought in excess of $1.5 million dollars in damages. Plaint [...]

Gary Snodgrass Obtains Summary Judgment for Client on Multi-Million Dollar Personal Injury Claim in the City of St. Louis

Joseph Moore and Christina Moore v. Huneke Engineering, Inc. et al., Cause No. 1422-CC08898, Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis   PS Partners: Gary Snodgrass We Represented: Huneke Engineering, Inc. Type of Case: Catastrophic Personal Inju [...]

Gary Snodgrass and Nick Meriage Obtain Total Exoneration Verdict for Geotechnical Engineering Company Professional Liability Negligence Claim

PS Partners: Gary Snodgrass PS Associate:  Nick Meriage We represented: Tech Services to Go, Inc., d/b/a Tsi Engineering, Inc. Venue: St. Louis County Circuit Court Facts: Negligence claim. Design-build contractor Charah, Inc., a co [...]

Gary Snodgrass wins Defense Verdict for Construction Premises Claim

Jack Reynolds v. Tony Prince Company, Inc., d/b/a Tony Prince Flooring PS Partner who tried case: Gary E. Snodgrass, Partner and Derek Ruzicka, associate We represented: Tony Prince Company Inc., d/b/a Tony Prince Flooring Venue: St. Louis C [...]