About
Attorneys
PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Real Estate
AT WORK
Scott R. Fradin draws on his significant experience as both an attorney and a licensed architect to draft and negotiate complex design and construction agreements on behalf of owners, architects, engineers and contractors—with the goal of minimizing the likelihood of litigation. He also represents clients involved in a wide range of construction-related matters, including breach of contract, delay and disruption claims, design- and construction-defect claims, and mechanics lien disputes.
Scott has represented owners and contractors in numerous multi-million-dollar delay and disruption disputes across the country. He has represented architects and engineers in design-defect cases involving public works projects, residential developments consisting of hundreds of units, and other commercial and institutional facilities. Scott has also represented engineers, architects, general contractors and other professionals in fee disputes.
IN THE PROFESSION
Scott is a member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, the American Bar Association Construction Forum, the Chicago Bar Association (where he serves on the Mechanics Lien subcommittee) and the American Institute of Architects. He is a regular contributor to legal and industry journals in the areas of construction law and litigation. Scott is also a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on the topic of construction law.
BACKGROUND
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D., with high honors, 1996
University of Illinois
M.S. (Architecture), 1988
University of Illinois
B.S. (Architectural Studies), 1986
Scott is admitted to practice in Illinois state and federal courts. He has also been a licensed architect in the state of Illinois since 1990.
RELATED ALERTS
The Contractor Prompt Payment Act and How It Can Affect Your Construction Project
RELATED ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS
The Mechanics Lien in a Troubled Market: What Property Owners Should Know
Properly Drafted Construction Contracts Can Limit Development Risks, Real Estate Finance (pdf)