Eric Hulett has litigated and tried a variety of cases in state and federal courts and focuses his practice in the areas of construction law, general litigation, professional liability and insurance coverage.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Jury trial for defense of a subcontractor for a highway project boring/piping failure
- Jury trial for defense of a property management company regarding repair claims
- Jury trial for defense in a medical malpractice case
- Multiple arbitration defenses of builders against construction defect claims
- Negotiated settlements in multi-million dollar cases involving wrongful death, product defect, professional malpractice, and construction defect claims
- Drafted and negotiated custom construction agreements for commercial projects, including a shopping center, resort hotel, and professional office building
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Construction Project Disputes & Litigation
A focus of Mr. Hulett’s practice involves advising construction industry clients, whether owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, or others. His work includes the following:
- Evaluation and analysis of construction contracts and risk management issues
- Aggressive, efficient, goal-oriented litigation of construction disputes, whether in state court, federal court, or arbitration
Professional Liability Defense
Defense of architects, engineers, physicians, lawyers, and other professionals is a significant aspect of Mr. Hulett’s practice. The insights gained from defending professionals in various fields prove useful in advising clients on solutions in the larger litigation and risk management context.
General Defense Litigation
The defense of individuals and corporations against lawsuits and claims is a major portion of Mr. Hulett’s practice. He has defended numerous civil actions involving the following:
- Construction litigation
- Premises liability
- Deliberate intent injury
- Automobile negligence
- Trucking negligence
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Mr. Hulett’s practice also focuses on the “first party” defense of insurers, primarily involving the following:
- Evaluation of claims
- Coverage opinions
- Litigation of coverage or evaluation claims
- Defense of extra-contractual or “bad faith” claims
Mr. Hulett’s experience and familiarity with insurance law and issues also contributes to the rest of his practice, due to the pervasive influence of insurance in nearly all civil litigation.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Construction Law Forum, American Bar Association
- Tort & Insurance Law Section, American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS
- Board Member, Eastern Panhandle Chapter, American Red Cross
- Associated Builders & Contractors
- American Institute of Architects
- Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce
- Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association