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Home » Authors » Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"

Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"

Ed Cross, “The Restoration Lawyer,” represents restorers nationwide from offices in Palm Desert, California and Honolulu, Hawaii. His firm drafts restoration contracts, collects money for restorers and represents them in litigation. He is the Restoration Contractor Advocate for the Restoration Industry Association. He can be reached at (760) 773-4002 or by email at Ed@EdCross.com. For information about how to document a file to accelerate collections, visit EdCross.com/collections. 

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Restoration Industry Association

Restoration Advocacy Report #4

Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
September 18, 2019
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If restoration companies are unwilling to unite, advocate for sustainable claims practices and take a proactive approach with insurance carrier claims policies, then the restoration industry, at least as we know it, could cease to exist within a decade. 


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Restoration Industry Association

Restoration Advocacy Report #3

Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
August 28, 2019
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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is riding a powerful wave after its 2019 Convention in Phoenix, which had the highest attendance of any of its conventions in five years. 


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Restoration Industry Association
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Restoration Advocacy Report #2

Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
July 10, 2019
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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is stronger than it has been in decades and now, it is leading the charge to transform the industry as its Chief Advocate on the front lines.


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Restoration Advocacy Report

Restoration Advocacy Report #1

Major steps are being taken by RIA to advocate for the legal and financial interests of restorers.
Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
June 12, 2019
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An infusion of fresh thinking and younger leadership at the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has led to the conclusion that to give members a good return on their investment of dues, the RIA must advocate for the legal and financial interests of restorers.


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Are you getting screwed by your lawyer?

Getting Screwed By Your Lawyer?

Use Protection Provided by the ABA
Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
October 10, 2018
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Social media abounds with complaints from clients claiming they are getting screwed by their lawyers. But don’t be ashamed or scared.


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The State of California Wages War Against Contractors

Cross Examination: The State of California Wages War Against Contractors

Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
July 9, 2018
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When I was 18, I got my first car: a 1968 Chevelle Malibu, a classic muscle car with a big throaty engine. I painted it black, put on racing wheels, big wide tires and Gabriel Hijackers. I got so many speeding tickets, my home state of California sent me a letter ordering me to appear at a hearing and politely notifying me that my right to operate a motor vehicle was going to be revoked for six months.


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Insurers Profit from Large Scale Natural Disasters

Cross Examination: Insurers Profit from Large-Scale Natural Disasters

Cheating the insured and the contractor has never been so lucrative.
Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
April 4, 2018
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The restoration industry provides vital services to our country in many of its times of deepest need and crisis. In return, our economy provides an opportunity for these restorers to capture enormous wealth.


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Accelerating Collections with Mechanic’s Liens

Cross Examination: Accelerating Collections with Mechanic's Liens

Powerful, but dangerous weapons.
Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
January 3, 2018
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Mechanic’s liens are unquestionably the most powerful, and most poorly-understood collections weapons available to contractors. But like any weapon, they are dangerous, and can backfire on the unwary and the inexperienced.


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VIDEO: Mitigating YOUR Risk During CAT Work

Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
September 28, 2017
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The "Restoration Lawyer" offers some thoughts on how contractors can manage the risks, and reap the rewards, of catastrophe work.
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The “Contract Wars” – Part III

Cover Your Backside
Ed Cross
Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"
January 9, 2014
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Covering your backside is as much art as it is science.


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