Curtis D. Smith

For more than three decades, Curt has helped construction industry clients resolve litigation, disputes, and legal challenges. In addition to his depth of litigation experience, Curt negotiates construction, design, and design-build contracts. His range of advice and counsel includes:

Construction defect claims
Construction delay, disruption, and payment claims
Design professional liability
Public contracting
Insurance and surety law
Mechanic’s liens and bond claims
Business litigation
Contract negotiation and disputes

Nationwide Construction Litigation Counsel

Working in multiple dispute resolution forums, Curt litigates construction and business cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts – as well as before the American Arbitration Association – throughout the United States. He also frequently resolves matters in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) venues, including in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and mini-trials.

Credentials

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.; cum laude

University of Illinois, B.A.

Classes / Seminars Taught

“ConsensusDOCS – Review of Important Provisions,” Women Construction Owners & Executives, USA (June 4, 2008)
“Bidding & Negotiating Contracts the ASA Way,” American Subcontractors Association of Minnesota (April 24, 2008)
General Contractor Panel Discussion, American Subcontractors Association of Minnesota (February 28, 2008)
“Construction Project Management,” National Business Institute (February 7, 2008)