Effective and timely communications within the project team is an important way to establish and identify the underlying facts of the case. At this stage, the focus should be on collecting, documenting, and preserving the facts with the recognition that such information will later be critical in litigation. The project team should prepare a written factual summary, which may include a chronological timeline of events. It is also important to identify types and location of documentation relevant to the issues in controversy. This process helps counsel identify what documents may be needed and requested in discovery. It is helpful if the factual summary and timeline include specific references to key documents or contract clauses. The project team should also compile a list of key witnesses, including the witnesses’ name, title, contact information, role on the project, and the extent of each witness’ knowledge.
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Joel D. Heusinger is a Partner in the law firm of Woods & Aitken LLP. His practice focuses on construction law and litigation. He has been involved in the resolution of hundreds of millions of dollars in numerous complex construction disputes throughout the United States. Mr. Heusinger routinely lectures and writes articles on construction law.
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