Stephen PalleyStephen D. Palley (Chapters 2 and 12) is a shareholder in the Construction Group of Ober Kaler in Washington, D.C. He specializes in insurance recovery litigation with a construction industry focus as well as complex construction defect litigation. Afrequent speaker and author on construction insurance related topics, Mr. Palley also advises clients on the development and negotiation of insurance and risk-transfer programs for large construction projects throughout the United States, including power plants, airports, sports venues, and hospitals. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Tufts University and his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. April 2011 Read More Read Less