Background
Mr. Cashin has a broad background in construction inspection, management and procurement. Mr. Cashin's experience includes evaluation, negotiation and settlement of contractual disputes amongst Owners, suppliers and contractors. This experience includes a working familiarity with mechanic's liens documentation, municipal lien docket examination, processing of full and partial releases, lien release filing procedures, etc. Mr. Cashin's most recent experience includes administration of a $10 million payment bond program involving projects in several states.
Related Experience
Involved in development of program for the disposition of Payment Bond claims associated with the default of a large, asbestos-abatement contractor. Services included: establishment of protocol for review and payment of claims; development of protocol and spreadsheets for tracking, negotiation and settlement of claims; evaluation of coverage issues, timeliness and other potential defenses as directed by bond claims attorney; and general litigation support.
Acted as consultant to Surety in evaluation of Payment Bond claims related to a hospital and two schools in the metropolitan, New York area. Services included: evaluation of claim documentation; contact with claimants for further clarification and/or documentation related to specific claims; processing of mandated claim-related paperwork (e.g. initial claim acknowledgement, request for POC, etc.); and processing of close-out documentation (e.g. full or partial releases, lien waivers, consent of surety, etc.).
Acted as consultant to Surety following the threatened default of Principal on $2.5 million catering hall renovation project. Services included: monitoring of work of Principal; attendance at construction meetings; mediation of contractual disputes; and resolution of scheduling issues.
Acted as consultant to Surety on $22 million school construction/renovation project following default of Principal general contractor. Services included: site representation; ratification of major subcontractors and suppliers; coordination of contract completion by subcontractors and suppliers; negotiation of change orders; processing of Payment Bond claims; and negotiations with Owner, Architect and attorneys representing claimants.