Dan Bawden GMB, CAPS, CGR, CGP, JD President, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co.

Mr. Dan Bawden has an outstanding reputation for winning cases, and over 45 years of residential construction experience. He possesses a unique combination of being a practicing attorney and an accomplished, award-winning builder/remodeler with numerous professional certifications in construction. This makes him a highly credible witness in all facets of residential and light commercial construction. Just as importantly, Mr. Bawden thinks fast on his feet, is a clear and charming communicator, and understands the legal aspects of litigation better than other construction experts.

Mr. Bawden helped write the NAHB "Residential Construction Performance Guidelines" (6th edition, published August 24, 2022) which is a nationally recognized source for construction performance standards. With experience assisting both homeowners and builders, Mr. Bawden is very effective an excellent and clear communicator, extremely likable and effective before arbitrators, judges, and juries alike.

As a testament to his strong public speaking abilities, Mr. Bawden won the first national "Instructor of the Year" award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington DC. He also regularly writes and is quoted in articles for national consumer and construction industry magazines. (See his Resume for details)

Areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
• Construction Defects
• Cost of Repairs Estimates
• Project Management
• Construction Performance standards
• Water intrusion and mold repairs
• Structural & Framing issues
• Proper Repair Protocols
• Contract Disputes
• Materials and Methods
• Roofing & Flashings
• Termite damage
• Duty of Care
• Premises Liability
• Concrete
• Code Compliance
• Damage Causation

Graduate Master Builder, Graduate Master Remodeler, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified Aging-in-Place Professional, Juris Doctor (JD), Member of FEWA