Louisville Partner Denise Motta has been named a member of the American Arbitration Association's ("AAA") Construction and Commercial panels.
The AAA is a nonprofit organization that provides administrative services, including assisting in the appointment of mediators and arbitrators, setting hearings, and providing users with information on dispute resolution options, including settlement through mediation. Their goal is to assist with the movement of cases through arbitration or mediation in a fair and impartial manner until completion.
The AAA panels are comprised of arbitrators and mediators with expertise in focused topics of their disciplines, like accomplished attorneys with exceptional subject-matter expertise, former federal and state judges, and business owners who understand the essence of the dispute.
Ms. Motta is a Partner in the Louisville office of Gordon & Rees. She has extensive experience litigating complex litigation claims in state and federal courts. Her emphasis is on construction litigation and the representation of steel fabricators and other parties on large construction projects, such as stadiums and bridges. Ms. Motta provides advice to clients on contract negotiation and complex business disputes, including claims for non-payment, delay and acceleration, and allegations of defective construction. Ms. Motta also represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors on a variety of construction issues ranging from construction contracts, collection of unpaid amounts, OSHA violations, mechanic’s liens, workers' compensation immunity disputes, and prevailing wage disputes.
Ms. Motta’s litigation background includes personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, insurance coverage, ERISA, employment, product liability, and contractual disputes. She has significant experience in the coordination of litigation on both the national and state level, having represented companies on both fronts, and has been involved in several cases coordinated in multidistrict litigation.
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