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OVERVIEW
Terry Tao practices primarily in the areas of school and public works construction law, architectural malpractice, construction contract administration, ADA physical barrier claims, land use, environmental law, and related matters. He handles construction litigation, advises clients in drafting contracts and agreements, and assists in general facilities matters. He represents school districts, business and property owners and public entities, including the Los Angeles World Airports and the University of California.
Mr. Tao has handled and tried numerous facilities cases for schools, county offices and other public entities. Terry’s approach is to resolve disputes outside of court when possible, based on the actual issues in question as well as long-term issues. Since Mr. Tao is also a licensed California architect, he has the ability to review plans and specifications and apply legal principles to determine the likely result of a particular dispute and to guide the dispute as it unfolds. On rare occasions when it is not possible to resolve the dispute, Mr. Tao has the experience to take matters to trial or arbitration. The opposing party may realize it will ultimately lose its case and become more amenable to resolving disputes at favorable terms for Mr. Tao’s clients.
Honors & Recognitions
Mr. Tao has been named to Best Lawyers' annual "Best Lawyers in America" in Government Contracts every year since 2016.
Terry Tao practices primarily in the areas of school and public works construction law, architectural malpractice, construction contract administration, ADA physical barrier claims, land use, environmental law, and related matters. He handles construction litigation, advises clients in drafting contracts and agreements, and assists in general facilities matters. He represents school districts, business and property owners and public entities, including the Los Angeles World Airports and the University of California.
Mr. Tao has handled and tried numerous facilities cases for schools, county offices and other public entities. Terry’s approach is to resolve disputes outside of court when possible, based on the actual issues in question as well as long-term issues. Since Mr. Tao is also a licensed California architect, he has the ability to review plans and specifications and apply legal principles to determine the likely result of a particular dispute and to guide the dispute as it unfolds. On rare occasions when it is not possible to resolve the dispute, Mr. Tao has the experience to take matters to trial or arbitration. The opposing party may realize it will ultimately lose its case and become more amenable to resolving disputes at favorable terms for Mr. Tao’s clients.
Honors & Recognitions
Mr. Tao has been named to Best Lawyers' annual "Best Lawyers in America" in Government Contracts every year since 2016.
Practice Areas
- Construction Claims & Litigation
- Construction—School Facilities
- Environmental
- Facilities, Construction, Real Estate & Business
- Litigation
- Real Property
Community & Professional
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Institute of Architects, Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
- Orange County Bar Association, Member