Vanessa Triplett Kuchulis

Vanessa Triplett Kuchulis helps businesses anticipate risk, resolve complex disputes, and protect their long-term business objectives. She advises and defends companies in the construction, transportation, trucking, manufacturing, energy, environmental services, healthcare, hospitality, and technology industries in commercial litigation, tort matters, and contract negotiations. Vanessa has successfully represented clients in multimillion-dollar construction and tort litigation in both state and federal courts.

Vanessa works proactively with clients to draft and negotiate contracts that allocate risk appropriately, reduce uncertainty, and help avoid disputes before they arise. Her contract experience includes EPC agreements, AIA forms, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contracts, and customized agreements for owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, and design professionals. Because she has litigated a wide range of complex contract disputes, Vanessa understands where contractual language is most often tested. She applies those insights when drafting agreements to reduce ambiguity, allocate risk clearly, and better position her clients if disputes cannot be avoided.

Vanessa represents clients through every stage of litigation, arbitration, mediation, and trial. Her construction practice includes claims involving defective construction, delays, disruption, payment disputes, liens, scheduling impacts, change orders, differing site conditions, and other complex project issues. She also represents clients in commercial real estate disputes, commercial lease litigation, and other business disputes.

Vanessa's litigation practice extends beyond construction to the defense of complex tort claims. She represents companies in matters involving negligence, catastrophic personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death. Her experience includes defending transportation and trucking companies, manufacturers, property owners, and other businesses facing high-exposure claims. Whether pursuing an early resolution, negotiating a favorable settlement, or trying a case to verdict, Vanessa develops litigation strategies that align with her clients' business goals, emphasizing practical solutions, and efficient risk management.

Clients value Vanessa's responsiveness, strategic thinking, and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice. She takes the time to understand each client's operations and provides clear, well-researched guidance tailored to the realities of their industry. Known for her persuasive legal writing and strong advocacy, Vanessa combines meticulous preparation with practical judgment to help clients navigate challenging legal issues while minimizing disruption to their business.