• Representation of various financial institutions for thirty years in the areas of construction and development loans, commercial transactions, fraud claims, recoveries and workouts.
• The successful defense of a major manufacturer in a series of class-action matters.
• Representation of contractors and other construction industry clients including owners and design teams in disputes arising from development, construction and use of various facilities.
• Drafting of contracts for owners, contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, designers, suppliers, architects, and engineers in virtually all types of construction matters and on a large variety of private or public projects.
• Handling of a wide range of construction disputes in state and federal courts as well as for the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and private arbitrations and mediations.
• Litigation matters including bid protests, contractor and designer claims for extras, declaratory judgment actions, mechanics' liens and disputes with bonding companies over completion of projects.
• From the initial planning stages of a project throughout construction, Mr. Cochran and the construction group can provide ongoing legal advice and counsel clients about concerns or disputes.
• With his engineering degree, Mr. Cochran can thoroughly investigate and evaluate each claim and understands applicable legal and industry principles.
• Mr. Cochran is skilled and experienced in all phases of negotiation, trial preparation and presentation, and, when necessary, appellate work.

Experience makes the difference. Today's commercial world, class-action and construction projects involve numerous parties, each with their own rights, responsibilities and expectations. When conflicts develop, Thomas Cochran has the experience and expertise to develop practical solutions and provide the best opportunity for successful completion.