Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Partner Meredith Thielbahr has published Defend the Build: A Roadmap to Litigation for Contractors, a new guidebook with simple takeaways to avoid litigation pitfalls and stand ready to defend project claims.
Defend the Build is a concise, practical roadmap designed to help project teams identify legal risk early, preserve claims, and prepare for disputes before they escalate into costly litigation. The book breaks down complex legal concepts into manageable chapters with clear takeaways that contractors can apply throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Drawing on years of experience representing construction and government contract clients, Thielbahr addresses topics including contract health, risk mitigation strategies, pre-litigation discovery, managing disputes once a claim is filed, and working effectively with consultants, experts, and legal counsel. The guide emphasizes proactive decision-making and documentation, tools that help contractors stay focused on building while protecting their interests.
Thielbahr serves as Office Managing Partner for GRSM’s Inland Northwest region and handles complex commercial and construction litigation in state and federal courts. Her work includes representing contractors in high-stakes disputes, advising on regulatory and contract compliance, and resolving matters through motion practice, arbitration, and trial.
Defend the Build: A Roadmap to Litigation for Contractors is available on Amazon.