Contractor

Scott Olson

Scott Olson built a construction company with a focus on rebuilding projects damaged by fire and water intrusion.  His company, Remco-Deacon, is particularly active renovating houses, condominiums and other structures that are damaged by the construction defects of other contractors.  Mark Clausen has been the company’s lawyer since Scott started the business, and represented Scott’s father before that.  When Scott’s company was accused of defective work itself by an owner attempting to avoid paying for work performed, Mark Clausen obtained insurance coverage to defend the owner’s claim, and obtained payment for Remco in a mediated settlement.  Mark then pursued the subcontractor responsible for defective work, and obtained a substantial payment for Remco-Deacon’s insurers.

“Mark Clausen knew how to deal with both the insurance company and the other side,” Scott says.  “He achieved our objectives without costing us a lot of legal fees.  We routinely discuss contract language, changes and claims with him and get him involved early.”