Practice Areas

Edward H. Cross grew up in the construction industry and has nearly 30 years of experience in the construction trades.  He has devoted much of his legal career to representation of contractors and service providers.  He prosecutes breach of contract claims and has successfully recovered many millions of dollars for contractors, professional cleaning companies and environmental consultants across the country.  He has nationally-recognized expertise in the drafting of a wide array of contracts for restoration, construction, subcontracts, environmental consulting, and more.  See Contracts.

Cross & Associates is the nation's leading law firm advocating for the interests of the cleaning and restoration industries. Edward H. Cross has represented over 50 cleaning and restoration companies across the country. He has obtained trial court victories on behalf of cleaning and restoration companies, successfully resolving over 1,000 disputes and recovering many millions of dollars. He was a key contributor to the IICRC's published standards for professional water damage restoration and mold remediation.

Business owners in the current economy need legal counsel with the ability to help anticipate and address legal issues on every level, from day-to-day corporate counseling and regulatory compliance to customer and vendor relations, to major management crises.

Cross & Associates is an owner's best friend, skilled at thinking outside the box to find quick and economical solutions to the special challenges facing businesses in today's economy. This includes contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution and business planning in the areas of construction, property restoration, professional cleaning, environmental consulting, real estate and general business. Cross & Associates provides complete business services for ventures small and large.

Cross & Associates handles the estate planning needs of every individual and family. Our attorneys work with you to create an estate plan or amend an existing plan that transfers your property and assets as you wish. We also ensure that you properly designate the people you want to care for your children and pets upon your death. If you pass away without a will, your property and assets will normally be subject to probate, and it will pass to those heirs as determined by the laws of the state in which you resided, regardless of your wishes. Don’t let this happen to you. Planning your estate will give you peace of mind, and Cross & Associates will pave the way to the certainty you and your loved ones deserve.

Probate and trust litigation can involve a unique variety of disputes, which involve much more than money. A will may be challenged on the grounds that the person executing the will lacked capacity, or was subject to undue influence. A trustee may be accused of failing to administer a trust properly. These examples, among many other issues that may arise, encompass emotional matters as well as financial ones that can divide families. It may become necessary to involve outside assistance, including mediation, court assistance and more. Cross & Associates attorneys have the right combination of knowledge of trusts and estates combined with proven litigation skills. We will work with you as a team to achieve the desired outcome for your family and loved ones.

On a daily basis, we aid clients in the drafting and negotiation of simple and complex business agreements and transactions. We have experience with a wide array of industries including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, food service, construction and real estate. The firm offers zealous representation in disputed matters and creative problem-solving techniques to address the new challenges facing business enterprises in today's economy. The firm's litigation practice offers both plaintiff and defense services. Cross & Associates has also developed an economical and practical Litigation Prevention Program that involves clear, concise contracts, early dispute resolution, employee training and risk management.