Baltimore, MD commercial litigation attorney Jonathan D. Nelson talks about who he represents in the construction industry. He shares that one of the primary areas of focus within his insurance defense practice is construction litigation. This includes personal injury claims on construction sites, property damage claims, or cases involving both. The field is particularly engaging not necessarily because it is inherently complicated, but because it is often complex, involving multiple parties such as designers, architects, general contractors, and various subcontractors. These cases frequently present a puzzle, requiring careful analysis of who did what, when, with whom, and how those actions relate to proximate cause. His role is to determine how his client fits into that puzzle and to develop a strategy to protect their interests.

Contracts and subcontracts are a critical component of construction-related litigation, as indemnification and risk transfer are built into the framework of the industry. By closely analyzing these agreements, he and his team at Ferguson, Schetelich & Bellew, P.A., are able to identify opportunities to allocate responsibility and shift potential liability from their client to another party that has contractually agreed to assume it in the event of a project-related issue.