Mr. Cvitanovic is an "A-V" rated attorney (highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell) and leader of Haight Brown & Bonesteel's Construction Law Practice Group. Located in the San Francisco office, Mr. Cvitanovic has significant experience in the areas of construction law, commercial litigation, employment law and personal injury litigation.
For over fifteen years, Mr. Cvitanovic has specialized in defending high exposure construction claims on behalf of developers and contractors in residential, commercial and public projects. Current cases include several high rise condominium projects, several SB 800 claims involving residential subdivisions with 100+ homes, contract litigation involving stop notices and delays, and litigation involving site infrastructure. Mr. Cvitanovic also has the following significant experience:
- Construction litigation involving shopping centers, hospitals, apartments, movie theaters, schools, office buildings, and a multi-billion dollar government laser.
- Claims involving payment, performance and license bonds, and contractor compliance with Chapter 9 – Contractors – of the California Business and Professions Code.
- Consultation with and advising clients on indemnity agreements, insurance requirements, and other risk prevention devices.
- Lead counsel in four trials since the year 2000. Lead counsel in a three-week jury trial involving the construction of components for a multi-billion dollar laser for the U.S. government and a one-week bench trial in a construction defect matter.
- Author of the article "Building Toward Reform - SB 800 Sets New Rules for a Troubled Industry," which appeared as a supplement to the San Francisco Recorder in April 2003.
- Author of over a dozen case alerts involving issues affecting the construction industry.
- Presenter of seminars involving the application of SB800 and the California's Mechanic's Lien laws.
- Successfully argued appeals in the First District of the State of California involving unfair business practices and insurance coverage.