Architects are frequently brought into a construction defect claim when the construction drawings contain significant omissions or illustrate an improper method of construction.  Pacific Property Consultants' architect Jeff Hoch has years of experience in identifying problem details, ambiguities and omissions that have led contractors to build problems in the field.  When a claim involves potential liability of a design professional, a "Certificate of Merit" must be completed by the attorney based on an informed review of the project details by a licensed design professional before filing a lawsuit against the architect.