Posted On: June 21, 2007 by New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

When Transition Negotiations Break Down - Part 2

This is part two of a seven part series by Donald B. Brenner, Chair and Shareholder of Stark & Stark's Construction Litigation Group. This series will discuss what happens when your transition negotiations with your developer sponsor breakdown, and you are forced to commence with litigation.

This week's installment will focus on the selection of experts for use in your transition litigation case.


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