Attorney Kristin Kerr
Specializes in construction litigation involving public and private construction projects. Typical cases involve delay, inefficiency, acceleration claims, bidding disputes, delay claims, prompt payment claims, construction defects, and design deficiencies. Also handles false claims and unfair competition claims. Analysis of contractor surety and insurance coverage issues. Evaluation of construction contracts, and successful negotiation of construction claim disputes.
Representative Cases:
- Negotiation, dispute resolution, and litigation of construction contract disputes.
- Represented the interests of general contractors on large scale public works projects involving local governments, port districts, school districts, federal government and national parks.
- Residential and commercial construction defect litigation involving soils, concrete, framing, roofing materials, fire blocking, plumbing, deck assemblies, HVAC, water infiltration, mold, etc.
- Successful appellate cases involving high stakes false claims action, and prompt payment penalties.
- Review, analysis and drafting of contracts, subcontracts and CC&R’s, and commercial lease agreements.
- Review and analysis of insurance and surety coverage issues.
- Review and analysis of zoning issues and environmental impact reports.
Background /Education:
Born in San Mateo, California. Admitted to California Bar, 2001. University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, Juris Doctor, 2001. San Diego State University, San Diego, California, dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English Literature, 1997. Admitted to United States District Courts of California: Northern District, Southern District, and Eastern District, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.
Memberships and Affiliations:
California Bar Association, San Francisco Bar Association, Commonwealth Club, California Society of Pioneers, National Association of Women in Construction, U.S. Green Building Council.