Hector Espinosa is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He focuses his practice in the construction industry, working with clients from the onset of a project and contract formation to the resolution of claims through settlement and litigation. Hector represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in a broad range of private and public projects.
Claims Resolution and Litigation
His experience includes prosecuting and defending construction contract, delay, impact and defect claims across a variety of projects ranging from hotels, theaters, and condominiums to civil and infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment plants, roads, and bridges. Hector also represents contractors in bid protest and licensing matters, among other areas.
Advice and Counsel
Hector advises clients during construction enabling them to avoid or minimize litigation, including disputes over the scope of work, late payment, delay, and inefficiency. He also has experience advising clients during contract negotiation and providing advice regarding compliance with contractual and statutory requirements, including the California Government Code, the Business and Professions Code, Public Contract Code, the Miller Act, and the False Claims Act.