Wolfe Law Group offers the services to developers, contractors, construction companies, design professionals, mortgage lenders, and other participants in the construction industry who are facing warranty claims, lawsuits, and other legal and business issues derived from the use of imported drywall.

The Problem with “Chinese Drywall”

Chinese Drywall imported into the United States between 2001 and 2008 may be contaminated with sulfuric acid, and the issue is causing legal problems across the country.   The contamination may cause health problems, but it certainly causes problems to HVAC systems, the drywall itself, building framing and more.

The drywall problem has caused many homeowners in Louisiana and elsewhere to file class action lawsuits against the foreign manufactures of the materials.  However, many have questioned whether homeowners would find a faster and more direct remedy by suing their builder under warranty or contract theory.

Wolfe Law Group offers services to homeowners and property owners who have defective drywall, and are interested in bringing a direct action against their homeowners insurance, a builder, and/or a builder’s insurance policies.

How We Charge

Our firm charges in a variety of ways, depending on the complexity and nature of your issue, and your billing preferences.  Here is a summary of billing types available for Chinese Drywall claims.

Contingency: On contingency fee contracts, the client does not pay anything for attorneys fees until the conclusion of the case, and then only if an amount is recovered for the client.   The attorney fees equals a percentage of the amount recovered in the matter, usually between 33% and 40%.

Hourly: We can bill you hourly for work performed on your case.   Attorneys charge $250.00 per hour for work performed, and non-attorneys at our office (paralegals, law clerks, etc.), charge $95.00 per hour.

Mixed Fees: Mixed fee arrangements are available for Chinese Drywall claims.   These types of agreements mix hourly and contingency fee structures, the mixture depending on the nature and complexity of the issues, and you billing preferences.