Rebecca A. Knudson

Rebecca focuses her civil litigation practice on representing builders, developers, homeowner association boards and other business professionals in construction law, mechanic lien law, community association law and other complex litigation matters.  Rebecca has practiced civil litigation in North Carolina since 2006 and focuses her practice on construction law and community association law.  Known for her diligence, attention to detail and responsiveness, she builds long lasting client relationships.   

Rebecca is admitted to practice in North Carolina and Massachusetts. Prior to joining Cranfill Sumner LLP, Rebecca practiced at a firm in Wilmington where her practice focused on construction law and civil litigation.

Construction Law

Rebecca has extensive knowledge in the construction industry and construction litigation.  Her experience as a construction attorney in Wilmington, NC includes successfully representing builders, developers, and other construction professionals in construction defect, contract and lien disputes.*  Rebecca has represented clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, such as the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and OSHA.

Mechanic Lien Law

As a Wilmington construction lien attorney, Rebecca files, prosecutes and defends lien claims on behalf of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the State of North Carolina.

Community Association Law

As an HOA attorney in Wilmington, NC, Rebecca represents and advises homeowners associations, condominium associations, and marina associations concerning contract claims, declaratory judgment actions (regarding the rights and responsibilities of parties), and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

Product Liability Law

Rebecca also defends product manufacturers and distributors against claims for alleged defects in the design, construction, and marketing of products.

CERTIFICATIONS, HONORS & AWARDS

Rebecca has received numerous certifications, accolades and awards from her peers and top legal publications and programs, including:

• Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation from Litigation Management Institute of Claims and Litigation (2019)
• Business North Carolina, Legal Elite in the fields of Appellate Law – 2019, 2020 and Construction Law — 2019, 2020, 2021.
• North Carolina Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer in the field of Construction Litigation — 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• The Best Lawyers in America® — 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Construction Litigation — 2014, 2015, 2016

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

*Cases or matters referenced do not represent the attorney’s entire record. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits. The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon a lawyer’s or a law firm’s past results.

• Obtained Summary Judgment on commercial lease dispute for client facing over $500,000 of liability on commercial lease guaranty.
• Succeeded in obtaining summary judgment for a homeowners association in a declaratory judgment action concerning maintenance obligations of common area in neighborhood development.
• Obtained Temporary Restraining Order freezing the assets of multiple companies in a business divorce action.
• Filed and resolved liens concerning several residential developments throughout North Carolina for a national equipment rental company
• Obtained summary judgment for a homeowners’ association on claims against the HOA for slander of title, declaratory judgment, and preliminary and permanent injunctions that was affirmed by the North Carolina Court of Appeals

ARTICLES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS

• Panelist, “Through the Looking Glass: How to Handle Creative Insurance Arguments in Construction Defect Cases”, 2021 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Construction Conference (September 23, 2021)
• Author, “Top 10 Legal Concerns for Builders and Contractors” (September 22, 2020)
• Author, “Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Operating Neighborhood Pools During Phase II” (August 7, 2020)
• Featured on the Objection to the Form podcast which is hosted by Justin Humphries. Rebecca discussed negotiating residential construction contracts. The podcast is available at the following link. (May 5, 2020)
• Contributor, “Legal Advice for Business & Personal Matters,” for Greater  Insights column (April 20, 2018)