Practice Areas
Insurance Subrogation
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has established itself as a leading subrogation law firm resulting in recoveries and credits totaling hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of its clients. We aggressively pursue subrogation rights, which have traditionally been neglected and underutilized. We represent Fortune 100 companies in nationwide subrogation programs and have successfully pursued claims in most of the continental United States. This includes recovery efforts in the areas of fire damage, water damage, theft, products liability, explosions and structural design defects. Our firm aggressively investigates and prosecutes these claims to seek a prompt, favorable and cost-effective recovery.
Product Liability
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has significant experience protecting the interests of our clients in product liability actions including class actions, complex and multidistrict litigation, and individual claims throughout the United States. We have prosecuted and defended claims for a variety of industries including automobiles, construction/construction materials, consumer products, electrical products and tools. Our skilled attorneys provide legal and practical guidance, in concert with early case assessment, and practice efficient file management enabling us to recommend a course of action based on each client’s needs and circumstances. By working with a wide array of technical experts, we promptly and thoroughly evaluate claims and defenses to determine the best available defenses.
Catastrophic Loss Litigation
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has been at the forefront of prosecuting countless claims generated by catastrophic natural and man-made disasters. We handle catastrophic losses, such as wild fires, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes. We provide proven, diligent litigation skills to resolve catastrophic loss-related claims, including large-scale and complex claims. Our thorough investigations, use of field experts, immediate response and superb trial skills, ensure there are minimal losses and exposure and maximum recovery. Our catastrophic loss team is assembled and dispatched to the loss location to assist in the investigation, gather significant data, and work closely with preeminent experts in these fields, giving you peace of mind that you have the most qualified representation by your side.
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Mass Tort Litigation
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa offers experienced counsel to prosecute contractors, manufacturers, retailers and other entitites relating to various product defects or actions. With a long history of successfully prosecuting mass torts and other multi-party complex litigation, we are recognized nationally as a leader in this field. We have guided clients through mass tort litigation in a wide range of substantive areas and additionally provide a full case analysis and a plan of action tailored to meet our clients' specific objectives. We fully understand the importance of your claims and the associated recovery—and we are here to help you regain your confidence through representation.
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Arson/Fraud Investigation
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has deep experience investigating claims, arising out of suspicious circumstances, for its insurance industry clients. You can be assured that we have the expertise you need. We are involved at the outset, coordinating the origin and cause investigation, interviewing of witnesses, conducting background research and securing all available documents and evidence. This provides a thorough analysis allowing our clients to make informed decisions on policy coverage. Additionally our team consists of lawyers that are former criminal prosecutors and members of the International Associations of Arson Investigators. We are dedicated to providing experienced, aggressive and knowledgeable representation against fraudulent arson claims. Helping Insurance companies separate legitimate claims, from those that are not, is what we do.
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Insurance Coverage
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has extensive experience with complex insurance coverage issues, and handles all aspects of insurance company representation—from offering guidance on policies and identifying potential liability issues, to representation in the courtroom against insurance claims. We specialize in risk management, review of insurance claims, insurance claim litigation, claims of insurance “bad faith,” mediation or arbitration, appeals, and insurance policy and coverage reviews. We thoroughly investigate and analyze the facts and law behind all claims, and vigorously defend against all improper claims. Our firm’s attorneys have expertise in coverage issues related to property and casualty, general liability, builders risk, commercial liability and errors and omissions policies. We’re by your side…together.
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Construction Defect
Grotefeld Hoffman Schleiter Gordon & Ochoa is a leading construction defects litigation law firm. Our expertise represents a full circle of support as both plaintiff and defense legal representatives. It’s with this unique perspective as a law firm that we bring a broad range and in-depth experience with a full understanding of industry practices and standards. Standards and practices vary widely within the construction industry and we are skilled at investigating the true cause, duration and extent of damages to homes and commercial property. We utilize, coordinate and manage the necessary professionals, including architects, engineers, environmental experts and repair contractors to ensure an accurate view of your case. Our attorneys have successfully represented a variety of property owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals against claims of faulty workmanship, including class action claims spanning multiple jurisdictions. Our firm has a well-established reputation in construction defect litigation, having recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Some of the most common defects found in homes and other buildings are improperly installed windows, doors and roofs, missing or improperly installed fire stops and shear walls, defective concrete, inadequate insulation, improperly installed electrical and plumbing systems, and inadequately fastened roofing members. The best way to protect your rights, whether as a plaintiff or defendant, is to retain a team of experienced construction attorneys that will defend and fight for your rights. At GHSG&O we have earned a reputation for producing results and we are committed to the success of our clients.
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Energy Risk
Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa has successfully handled numerous claims and lawsuits on behalf of Energy Risk insurers. Our attorneys have successfully defended insurers in coverage actions related to losses at refineries, chemical plants, natural gas storage facilities, gas and oil pipeline systems, power plants, and mines. We have also obtained multi-million dollar subrogation recoveries for various insurance clients involving energy facilities. Our attorneys’ knowledge of federal and state regulatory guidelines in the energy industry, as well as their experience with prominent industry experts, provides our clients with effective and efficient representation at all stages of investigation and litigation.
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