Attorneys

Lynn A. Mastandrea is an associate at the firm. Since joining the firm in 2004, Ms. Mastandrea has represented both private and public entities in construction and commercial transactions and disputes. Her practice focuses primarily in the area of construction law, including construction contracting, bid protests, dispute resolution, delay claims and complex construction defect litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Mastandrea worked for IBM for five years in technical project management and has transferred those skills to assisting litigation clients with rapidly evolving electronic discovery issues (e-discovery). Prior to working for IBM, Ms. Mastandrea worked in the construction industry for over eight years as an electrical/lighting designer and in sales and product management for manufacturers of architectural products. Ms. Mastandrea is uniquely qualified in virtually all aspects of construction design, specification and competitive bidding, to course of construction and warranty issues, and is one of four lawyers in the firm who is a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional).

Practice Areas:

Construction Law
Construction Delay
Construction Defect
Business Law
e-Discovery

Education:

Loyola School of Law (J.D.), Los Angeles, CA, 2004
University of Pittsburgh (M.B.A.), Pittsburgh, PA, 1991
Pennsylvania State University (B.A.E., Bachelor of Architectural Engineering), University Park, PA, 1985

Publications:

California Statewide "Green" Building Code New Challenges and Opportunities, (Co-Author), CMAA Southern California Chapter newsletter, Legislative Section, Fall 2008.


Professional Memberships:

State Bar of California
Los Angeles County Bar Association

Bar Admissions:

California, 2004

Certifications/Specialties:

LEED Accredited Professional, 2009