Biographies

Kenneth A. Slavens

Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP

Contact Info

Husch Blackwell LLP
190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 600
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 345-6419

www.huschblackwell.com

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.

Expert Commentary

Date	Article
Sep 2018	What Is Subrogation ... and Why Is My Contract Waiving It?
Jul 2018	When Striking Contract Language Isn't Enough
Mar 2017	New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
May 2015	Attorney Fee Award Approved Based on Incorporated AAA Rules
Jan 2015	Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?
Feb 2013	Contractor Obligated To Care for Its Collaborative Partner, the Designer
Sep 2012	Calculating Damages Can Deflate a Design Liability Claim
May 2011	Illinois Supreme Court Rejects an Expert Witness's Expanded Duty of Care
Jan 2011	Failing To Define the Standard of Care
May 2009	The 2007 AIA Document: Changes in Formal Dispute Resolution
Sep 2008	Design Professional's Attention to Contract Clauses Can Pay Dividends
Sep 2007	Protection of Architectural Plans: Finding and Catching the Infringer
Sep 2006	Remote Relations and Legal Duties of Design Professionals
Mar 2006	Trying To Do the Right Thing: Self-Preservation by Good Faith Decision Making
Jul 2005	The Exception Is Swallowing the Rule: Negligent Misrepresentation and the Economic Loss Doctrine
Jun 2005	The "Bargained-for" Result: Torts, Contracts, and Statutes of Limitation
Jun 2004	Making the Most of Standard Indemnity Clauses
May 2003	The Ability to Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
Nov 2002	Design Disclaimers and Implied Warranties
Jul 2002	The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
Dec 2001	Architects and "Design and Construct" Liability under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Sep 2001	You Just Stood There? The Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries
Jun 2001	Court Holds Design Professional Liable for Approving Payment Absent a Bond
Mar 2001	Negligent Misrepresentation: Chipping Away at the Design Professional's Protection under the Economic Loss Doctrine
Sep 2000	AIA Standard Form Is an Acceptable "Allocation of Risk" between "Sophisticated Business Actors"
May 2000	The Design Professional's Obligation of Good Faith