Mr. Pollock is the Chair of the Construction Law Guide and an editor of the Claims Handling Guide, both published by the CLM. These publications are the first comprehensive nationwide guides for the insurance industry.
Bill is the author of Construction Law Client Strategies: Efficiently Assessing and Addressing Risks (Aspatore Books 2007).
Mr. Pollock speaks regularly to audiences concerning construction and insurance law issues and has conducted dozens of presentations and seminar. Many of his law topics have allowed insurance adjusters to earn continuing education credits. Topics include construction site accidents, additional insured issues, indemnity and contribution and North Carolina civil law updates.
"Bill Pollock is an experienced and effective defense attorney in the construction and personal injury arenas. Bill delivers consistent results that are both cost effective and yield great results for our insureds. I highly recommend Bill Pollock for any construction or personal injury related matter at any degree of complexity."
Obtained a $4.5 million award for highway contractor in trial against State Department of Transportation on bridge project contract claim for project time and cost overruns and a $6.5 million award for project design and delay claims on a highway project.
Obtained substantial verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations for general contractors against developers and owners for unpaid contract monies, including projects for construction of shopping centers, office complexes and commercial buildings.
Lead defense counsel in a six week environmental trial in which 75 plaintiffs sought $225 million for injuries arising from contaminated water from a private water system. The trial resulted in a complete defense verdict.
Established new precedent in North Carolina by obtaining favorable ruling from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals holding that no implied warranty claims could be brought against manufacturer of component parts incorporated into construction project.
Obtained defense verdict for trucking company for multiple claims arising out of 18 vehicle interstate highway collision.
Obtained defense verdict in wrongful death suit against highway contractor for death occurring in a construction zone on an interstate highway.
Established new precedent in North Carolina by obtaining dismissal of all extra-contractual claims against a surety company on performance bonds.
National coordinating counsel for over 300 construction defect suits arising out of the manufacturing and sale of synthetic stucco (EIFS).
North Carolina counsel for all products liability and warranty litigation for several leading nationwide construction products manufacturers.
North Carolina counsel for thimerosal toxicity claims against a vaccine manufacturer.
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