Jana S. Reist

Recovered nearly $500,000 in automobile accident for injured passenger. Obtained favorable judgment against big retail store on behalf of injured worker. Obtained nearly $300,000 against hotel chain for clients slip and fall. Obtained over $2.4 million in collections for unpaid construction work and materials for various contractor clients through the filing of liens and pre-suit negotiations. Obtained a nearly half million dollar settlement on behalf of homeowner for claims against her homebuilder after her home experienced significant water intrusion due to defective work. Obtained $600,000 settlement on behalf of janitorial service company against insurance agent for failure to procure proper insurance coverage. Received favorable arbitration award on behalf of homeowner for claims of breach of contract and warranty against homebuilder for foundation damages. Negotiated favorable contract terms on behalf of national general contractor in an over $20 million agreement for multi-family housing construction project. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national general contractor dismissing all claims filed by worker seeking over $1 million in alleged personal injury damages. Obtained favorable pre-suit settlement for homeowner for claims against contractor and subcontractors for defective work that was performed at homeowners multi-million dollar residence. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of elevator service company dismissing all claims filed by plaintiff for personal injuries claimed on department store elevator. Negotiated favorable pre-suit settlement on behalf of general contractor against large cable company alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars for an underground utility strike. Represented subcontractor in lawsuit filed by owner regarding the construction of multi-million dollar hotel project, obtaining successful resolution of all claims prior to trial. Obtained favorable summary judgment finding for subcontractor that worker was an independent contractor, dismissing workers personal injury claims. Obtained favorable pre-suit settlement on behalf of commercial contractor from property owner for owners breach of contract and failure to pay contractor for work performed.