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 Jack Levy, Partner
jlevy@smithfreed.com
Professional Experience
Jack manages the firm’s construction group, emphasizing the defense of developers, contractors and trades in construction defect claims. Jack has twelve years experience litigating and arbitrating construction claims and also has expertise in business transactions, government, environmental and real estate law.
Significant Representations
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Practice is limited to defense of construction claims involving industrial, commercial and residential projects.
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Emphasis in exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) and other "building envelope" water intrusion damage claims; work in this area includes extensive contacts with architectural, engineering and other building science experts.
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Diverse legal background includes work in the areas of government, environmental, business and real estate law.
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 1993
- New York University, B.A., Political Science, 1990
Professional/Community Involvement
- Member, Oregon State Bar Association; Chair, OSB Construction Law Section
- Published author and speaker on construction and insurance law issues; Editor of the firm’s Construction Reporter
- Member, Government Affairs/Legal Action Committee of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland; teaches Construction Law 101 course in HBA’s Certified Master Builder Program
- Member, Government Affairs and Associates Council of the Associated General Contractors
- Member, Defense Research Institute and Oregon Association of Defense Counsel construction law committees
- Admitted, United States District Court for the District of Oregon
- Volunteer Attorney, Senior Law Program
Jack also enjoys reading, bicycling and spending time with his family.
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