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Richard J. Davies 
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Richard J. Davies received his B.A. in Natural Sciences, with a concentration in physics, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983. In 1986 he graduated from the Law School of the State University of New York, where he was a member of its Moot Court Board.

Mr. Davies is a shareholder of Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo and his practice focuses on the representation of engineers, architects, and other design professionals, as well as manufacturers of complex products. He regularly acts as their consultant in contract negotiations and risk-management matters and handles claims and litigation initiated against them. For example, Mr. Davies regularly handles cases involving claimed design defects in significant commercial structures; delay, acceleration and extras claims in large public construction projects (such as those arising from construction of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Lehigh Tunnel No.2, and the Kimmel Center); malpractice claims against scientific experts; wrongful death and serious personal injury claims arising out of construction projects and the operations of industrial manufacturing facilities; and claims of "sick building syndrome."

Mr. Davies regularly lectures on professional liability issues for engineers and architects and other design professionals, and is a speaker at seminars and lectures sponsored by various professional societies addressing issues relating to technical design requirements, professional liability, and litigation avoidance. He has also authored numerous articles on these subjects as well.

Mr. Davies has substantial experience in various state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums and is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

Mr. Davies is the co-editor of the PTLCB&L Design Professional's Practice Bulletin.

Problems Prevented and Solved

Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more

Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more

Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more

Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more

Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more

Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more

Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more

Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more

Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more

Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more

Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more

Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more

Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more

Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more

Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more

Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more

Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more

Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more

Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more

Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more

Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more

$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more

Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more

Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more

Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more

Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more

Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more

Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more

Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more

Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more

Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more

Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more

Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more

Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more

Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more

Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more

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