Ross N. Steinbach
CONTACT INFORMATION

17901 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92614

Work: (949) 537-3815
Fax: (949) 537-3822
Email: rnsteinbach@smtdlaw.com

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Ross N. Steinbach

Ross Steinbach represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, design professionals, and owners in all aspects of construction law.

Ross draws on a deep and broad knowledge base to serve clients and helps them navigate and resolve disputes involving a wide range of issues, including CSLB licensing, cost escalation claims, scheduling, delay and disruption disputes, and claims for non-payment. Ross is an avid reader and is always staying updated on new developments in construction law. Ross is an active speaker and author on important construction law issues.

EDUCATION

  • The George Washington University Law School; J.D.
  • George Washington University, BA International Affairs

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of California

ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS

  • “California Supreme Court Decision Tees Up Potential Disgorgement of Almost $40 Million to Payments to Contractor,” Smith Currie Oles’ California Law Notes, October 18, 2023.
  • Mechanics Liens and Discharge Bonds, Chapter 6 – California, Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond, Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
  • Prefabricator Modifying ConsensusDOCS Form 753, Alternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts
  • Constructor Modifying ConsensusDOCS Form 753, Alternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts
  • Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP California Law Notes, Vascos v. Gold.

PRESENTATIONS

  • Law & Libations – May 11, 2023 – San Francisco, CA (Delay Claims & Damages)
  • Law and Libations – Educational Seminar & Cocktail Reception – May 12, 2022 – San Francisco, CA (Contractual Offset Clauses & United Riggers; Modular Construction Issues)
  • Law and Libations – Construction and Employment Law Update – December 9, 2021 (New Construction Laws for 2022)
  • AGC California Legal Advisory Committee (“LAC”), Modular Construction and Modular Construction’s Unique Legal Issues; September 2021
  • AGC California LAC; Are Contractual, Inter-Project Set-Off Clauses Enforceable After United Riggers and Crosno?; February 2021
  • UCON Prime Contract Series – Claims, Dispute Resolution, and Termination; May 2022
  • UCON Subcontractor Contract Series – Contract Types and Owner Responsibilities; May 2022
  • UCON Prime Contract Series – Contracts and Scope of Work; June 2022
  • UCON Prime Contract Series – Contract Types and Owner Responsibilities; September 2022
  • AGC California LAC; Legal Update on New Case Law and New Statutory Law Impacting the Construction Industry; September 2022