Stephen Flaherty leads the construction defect litigation department.  All members of the firm are involved in defending various general and sub-contractors in construction defect actions.  In addition, the firm provides advice to its carriers on various coverage issues that arise under commercial general liability policies.  The firm has litigated over 750 construction matters to resolution in virtually every area of construction in both residential and commercial developments.  This experience has enabled the firm to obtain closure of construction files on the average of nine months after receipt and at a substantially  lower cost to the insurance carriers.