Dispute Resolution with Insurance Adjusters and Contractors

If an insurance company denies your claim — or a contractor refuses to correct defective work — you may need more than phone calls and photographs. You may need clear, expert documentation explaining what happened, why it happened, and what it will take to correct it.

Jack Reilly Associates, Inc. assists homeowners, property managers, and attorneys with disputes involving:

• Denied or underpaid homeowners insurance claims
• Scope-of-repair disputes (what the insurer will pay for)
• Poor, negligent, or incomplete contractor work
• Construction defects and damage caused by failed repairs

Call Jack Reilly Associates, Inc.: 301-351-5040

We regularly work with clients whose buildings sustained legitimate damage, yet their insurance claims were denied or minimized.

Challenging a denial or insufficient settlement typically requires:

• A clear, detailed inspection report
• Photographs and documentation tied to specific observed conditions
• A plain explanation of cause, damage, and appropriate repair scope
• Patience and familiarity with insurance review processes

Our role is to provide independent, technical findings that support a fair and fact-based outcome.

Resolving disputes with contractors can be more difficult than dealing with insurers.

Some conflicts can be resolved without litigation. This is more likely when:

• The failure is clearly identified and explained
• The necessary corrective work is outlined step-by-step
• The contractor understands that proper correction costs less than extended legal conflict

In other situations, responsibility is denied. When that occurs, legal action may become necessary.

If a dispute proceeds to litigation, Jack Reilly Associates, Inc. can serve as an expert witness in:

• Maryland
• Washington, DC
• Virginia

We provide:

• Forensic review of building failures and defective construction
• Construction defect evaluation
• Clear written reports suitable for legal and insurance proceedings
• Objective testimony grounded in observed conditions and documented facts

This service may be appropriate if you:

• Received a formal claim denial
• Received a settlement that does not match the damage
• Cannot reach agreement on cause or repair scope
• Have repairs that failed again (leaks, cracks, moisture, structural movement)
• Require defensible documentation for negotiation or court

We provide independent findings and technical reports. We may share conclusions when helpful, but we do not serve as legal counsel.

Clarity and documentation. An effective report identifies what was observed, explains why it matters, evaluates likely causes, and outlines appropriate corrective work.

No. Many disputes resolve once the technical facts are clearly documented.

Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

If you need impartial, experienced building evaluation for an insurance claim or contractor dispute:

Jack Reilly Associates, Inc.
301-351-5040