Why Choose Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC
Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC is an Industry Influencer
Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC is led by Kenneth Kasdan, Founder and Managing Partner at Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLP who is considered one of the nation’s leading construction defect authorities. Kasdan is well known in the national legal profession and a sought-after speaker on construction defects claims and litigation. Kasdan has practiced law for over forty years and in 2018, he was awarded the Silver Star Award for Best Plaintiff Attorney at the 25th Annual West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar. The Silver Star Award recognizes an individual who is most accomplished in their area of practice as determined by the over 25,000 members of the construction defect community. West Coast Casualty Service, Inc. is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the handling of third-party construction, construction site accident, and construction defect related claims. Additionally, Kasdan is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble, the highest rating achievable for both judicial skill and ethics. Since 2009 to the present, he has been selected for inclusion as a Southern California Super Lawyer.
Kasdan’s practice has helped influence the change in building codes to protect homeowner’s rights, has handled thousands of cases with complex issues involving corrosion of building components, sulfate attack damage to concrete, soil subsidence, water intrusion, and wind-related damage. As a result of Kasdan’s multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, the construction industry has modified many of its procedures to produce better, stronger and more durable concrete used throughout the Western United States.
We Have a Winning Track Record
Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC is a boutique law firm with practice areas in Construction Defect, Class Action and Consumer Law. Kasdan LippSmith is regarded as one of the nation’s leading Construction Defect firms achieving over $1 billion dollars in trials, verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements for their clients here on the islands and Western United States with our office in Honolulu, Hawaii, and affiliate offices in Northern California and Southern California, Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our partners have been at the forefront of construction defect law and has advanced the intersection of science and technology in the advocacy of construction defect claims. Our clients include Community Associations, Individual Homeowners, Schools, Municipalities, Commercial Property Owners, and Houses of Worship.
Our Goal
Our guiding principle is to advise and provide a favorable resolution for our clients with their claims.
The hallmark of our practice is maximum net return to the client. The attorneys at Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC are committed to the principle of efficient and early resolution of cases, while thoroughly investigating and analyzing each claim.
Early Resolution
Once the appropriate parties have been identified and the investigation is complete, we make vigorous attempts to resolve a case promptly without trial. Early resolution and cost efficiency are cornerstones of our strategy.
Thorough Investigation
Our knowledgeable attorneys and forensic experts have been instrumental in the resolution of challenging condominium cases. Our experts conduct a thorough on-site investigation and our staff researches a property’s history and participants in its development, including the builder, design professionals, and contractors. This enables our experienced attorneys to advise prospective clients on which specific defect claims should be pursued. Each client has access at all times to team members and information as the property is investigated.
Innovative Fee Solutions
We offer innovative fee solutions. Our firm is dedicated to providing creative approaches that are specifically tailored to each claim.
Proven Leadership Team
Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC offers a cohesive team with extensive experience and knowledge of the many facets of a Construction Defect case, including project investigation, plan and code compliance analysis, product conformity to ASTM/ICC approvals, formal case discovery, mediation, and arbitration or trial.
Our team will be led by Ken Kasdan who is experienced trial attorneys with a combined experience of over 55 years. They will be supported by a seasoned team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and site personnel. We will provide continuity throughout the anticipated successful resolution of your case.
Our team members are knowledgeable in the law as well as in construction issues. We know how to successfully prepare a case with the objective being a quick and successful outcome. We understand the defect issues. We know how to break down complex construction issues into provable defects and how to present them in plain easy to understand language and graphics.
Every member of our firm plays an integral role in the successful resolution of a client’s case, ensuring the best possible representation. We engage and manage the best team of forensic experts to investigate the issues.
Our Credentials
Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC attorneys have been awarded the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a national attorney rating service, and many of our attorneys have been recognized as “Super Lawyers”.


Trade Group Affiliations
Our team at Kasdan Turner Thomson Booth LLLC has specialized knowledge and actively participate as members of regional, statewide, and national industry trade groups.
- American Cement Institute (ACI)
- Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM)
- Arizona Association of School Boards (AASBO)
- Arizona League of Cities
- Arizona Multi-housing Association (AMA)
- Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA)
- Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
- Community Association Institute (CAI) (Chapters: Hawaii, California: North/Bay Area/Coachella Valley/Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County/Inland Empire/Channel Islands, Arizona: Phoenix/ Tucson/New Mexico)
- California Association of Community Managers (CACM)
- California School Boards Association (CSBA)
- Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH)
- Community Council of Maui (CCM)
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Educational Community for Homeowners (ECHO)
- International Code Council (ICC)
- IREM Institute of Real Estate Management
- League of California Cities
- National Multi Housing Council (NHMC)
- New Mexico League of Cities
- New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA)