"The Restoration Lawyer"

Edward H. Cross, B.A., J.D.
Advocate for the Restorer

 

"The Restoration Lawyer" Edward H. Cross is President of Law Offices of Edward H. Cross & Associates, PC.  He has represented over 50 restoration contractors in collections disputes, standard of care issues, mold claims, and disputes with carriers.  He also drafts restoration contracts, work authorizations, waivers, disclaimers, warranties and numerous other related documents.

During his career, he has successfully resolved over 500 cases involving issues of construction, property damage and/or indoor air quality.  He has been handling legal matters related to water, sewage and mold for 15 years.  Before that, he worked in the construction industry for more than five years.  He earned certifications as a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (from AEE) and Water Damage Restoration Technician (from IICRC). 

He was a contributor to the Second Edition of IICRC’s S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, and was a Legal Reviewer of IICRC’s S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation, as well as a member of its Standards Committee and Editing Committee. 

Edward Cross has authored 40 published articles on legal issues affecting restorers, mold remediators and environmental consultations.  He co-authored IICRC’s AMRT examination, and WLI’s Water Loss Specialist course materials and examination.  He has given over 65 invited presentations on legal issues affecting the restoration industry.