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Daniel M. Steinberg
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Daniel M. Steinberg is a shareholder in the Litigation Department of Trainor Fairbrook. Mr. Steinberg’s practice focuses on matters related to construction and real property litigation.
His practice involves the representation of landlords, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with all matters regarding contract negotiations and formation, construction defect issues, contract disputes and mechanics’ liens. Mr. Steinberg also has experience with leases disputes, owner and contract protective measures and ADA matters.
Mr. Steinberg has an extensive construction background, working in the construction industry for more than 10 years prior to entering law school. He has given numerous presentations on mechanic’s lien law and owner protective measures to industry associations and Lorman’s Educational Seminars. He has also served as a Pro Tem Judge for the El Dorado County Superior Court. Mr. Steinberg is an “AV® Preeminent™” rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Representing owner in $30+million claim for defective construction of commercial property.
- Successfully represented land developer/owner against general contractor in construction defect and delay claims in excess of $3.5 million.
- Successfully litigated and resolved mechanic’s lien claims against major land developers where more than 25 other subcontractors were unable to collect on their lien claims.
- Defended major land developer/owner against claims by design professional when design professional failed to meet industry standards and fulfill contractual obligations.
- Represented design professional in owner action where general contractor failed to follow design specifications.
- Served on defense team and successfully defended $20 million land purchase dispute and piercing of corporate veil to recover attorney fees from individual investors.
- Received $275,000 judgment for general contractor against landowner who failed to pay contract obligations.
- Received judgment for landlord client in excess of $250,000, when tenant wrongfully terminated lease.