Attorneys Representing Cleaning & restoration Companies
Don’t let insurance companies shortchange you or turn policyholders against you. We provide zealous advocacy for the rights of property damage restoration contractors.
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Serving The Restoration Industry Since 1997
We have dedicated our careers to advocating for the legal and financial interests of the property damage restoration industry
Successfully resolved over 1,000 claims
Results… many tens of millions of dollars recovered for cleaning and restoration companies
Recipient of the Martin L. King Award
The highest honor bestowed by the property restoration industry
Former Certified Indoor Air Quality Consultant
Active Contributor to IICRC Publications
Founding Chairman of RIA Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee
Decades of Experience
RIA Restoration Advocate
Xactware Founder, Bill Loveland, Responds to Questions from Ed Cross About Xactimate.
Xactware Founder, Bill Loveland, takes the stage at RIA’s 2019 Fire Summit after expressing a desire to set the record straight about what he had heard from AGA.
He agreed to take questions and responded to pointed questions from Ed Cross about the accuracy and stagnation of Xactimate prices, the imperfectness of their system, their intention that Xactimate prices only be used for “reference,” and Xactware’s commitment to work with RIA to improve the process.
Latest News and Resources
Navigating the Tricky Waters of the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act
The Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act (MBTFA) can have a significant financial impact on Michigan restoration contractors. The MFBTA mandates that payments made by an owner to a contractor are to be held “in trust” for paying subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers. This means that if you’re a general contractor who has received project funds, you Read More
Navigating the Legal Terrain: Proactive Strategies for Restoration Contractors
At The Law Offices of Edward H. Cross, we continuously strive to empower restoration and disaster remediation contractors with the legal knowledge they need to succeed. That’s why, in a recent appearance on IAQ Radio with legends Joe “Radio Joe” Hughes and Cliff “Z-Man ” Zlotnik, attorney Angela Bajramaj shared invaluable insights on how contractors Read More
Protecting Your Right to Payment: What Contractors Must Know in the Wake of Hurricane Hilary
As a disaster recovery contractor, you play a vital role in helping communities rebuild after a devastating natural event like Hurricane Hilary. Your dedication to repairing and restoring homes and businesses is commendable. However, rushing out to address the damage can lead to some legal and financial pitfalls if you don’t carefully navigate California’s labyrinth Read More