Background
Ken Slavens contributes articles on design
liability to IRMI.com.
Mr. Slavens is a partner in the St. Louis office of the law firm of Husch
Blackwell LLP. He represents architects, engineers, owners, and contractors in
construction disputes over alleged defective design and construction, delays,
cost overruns, interference, obstruction, property damage, and suspension of
work. He litigates claims arising from injuries on project sites or from
defective construction. His substantial experience also includes related civil
litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Mr. Slavens received his bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from
the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Political Science and his juris doctor,
cum laude, from the St. Louis University School of Law.