Kurt U. Campbell is the head of Klinedinst's Real Estate, Construction and Land Use Department, his extensive litigation, transactional, negotiation and strategic business planning experience have earned him a reputation of excellence throughout California. He represents a wide variety of corporate clients including Fortune 500 companies, developers, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and real estate professionals. Mr. Campbell has achieved Martindale Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and has been named to the San Diego Super Lawyers® list since its inception in 2007, four years running. In 2009, Kurt was honored by his peers as a San Diego Top Attorney and featured in the San Diego Daily Transcript. During his 16 years of practice, Kurt has successfully handled every aspect of residential construction litigation. He has represented large numbers of sub-contractors, design professionals, general contractors, and a limited number of developers. For more than a decade Kurt has also handled complex commercial projects. These projects include high-rise, in-fill, mid-rise, large condo conversion projects, skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities. Kurt's practice area in this regard involves not only the litigation of defects associated with these projects, but the initial project contracting and risk allocation within these contracts associated with the indemnity obligation, additional insured obligations as well as the allocation of deductible obligations related to shared policies. Kurt has a broad range of experience in various practice groups, including transportation where he successfully defended commercial trucking companies and mass carriers. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the WRAP arena, including acquisition, analysis, and litigation of these policies on significant projects. This experience has afforded him a unique "cradle to grave" perspective on commercial high-rise, mixed use, and residential high-rise construction projects. Kurt has excelled at advising clients with regard to the construction of these projects, disputes related to the completion, delay and/or associated lien claims. His focus on risk management through review of construction contract drafting helps reduce and spread risk where appropriate. Furthermore, Kurt's real estate law practice includes commercial and residential lease agreements and complex real estate transactions. He has also helped clients locate and obtain construction and property acquisition financing. As a licensed California real estate broker and Realtor®, Mr. Campbell is a successful real estate investor in commercial, retail and residential properties. His experience with purchasing and managing residential, commercial and retail properties affords him a unique perspective when representing clients on real estate and leasing issues. Mr. Campbell is involved with many professional associations in California including the Building Industry Association, the Associated General Contractors, and San Diego Defense Lawyers, and regularly speaks at a variety of programs and events. His case management, mediation, arbitration and trial skills provide clients with valuable insight geared toward the most efficient and cost-effective resolution of both litigation and transactional matters. Mr. Campbell received his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1994, has been a shareholder at the firm since 1999 and an equity shareholder since 2000. Kurt is the firm's Chief Real Estate Officer and serves on the Executive Committee. Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of California, Department of Real Estate (May, 2002). (Also at San Diego Office)