We offer extensive legal services covering all aspects of construction. Explore our specialized areas below to see how we can support your project.
We structure and negotiate construction contracts that clearly define project requirements, allocate risks appropriately, and protect our clients’ interests.
Our contract services include AIA and custom construction agreements; design-build and construction management contracts; subcontractor and supplier agreements; architect and engineer contracts; joint venture and teaming agreements; licensing and permit requirements; insurance and indemnification provisions; warranty and guarantee terms; change order procedures; payment terms and schedules; dispute resolution clauses; termination rights and remedies; and project delivery method selection.
We help clients navigate payment disputes, performance problems, and project delays to keep construction projects moving forward.
Our representation includes progress payment claims and applications; change order negotiations and disputes; time extension requests and delay claims; acceleration and compression claims; differing site conditions; scope of work disputes; substantial completion determinations; punch list negotiations; retention release; back-charge disputes; stop work orders; default notices and cure periods; termination for cause or convenience; and liquidated damages defenses.
We provide guidance relating to mechanics’ liens and assist clients in defending against improper lien claims.
Our representation in connection with liens includes preliminary notice requirements; lien preparation and filing; lien priority analysis; lien foreclosure actions; lien waivers and releases; subordination agreements; fraudulent lien defenses; and lien removal and discharge.
Our representation includes assistance with payment and performance bond claims; tender of defense obligations; additional insured coverage; builder’s risk claims; professional liability claims; completion arrangements; indemnity enforcement; and claim investigation.
Our representation includes assistance with payment and performance bond claims; tender of defense obligations; additional insured coverage; builder’s risk claims; professional liability claims; completion arrangements; indemnity enforcement; and claim investigation.
Performance-related issues can significantly impact project timelines and budgets. We provide guidance in addressing delays, defective work, and contract compliance issues.We pursue and defend construction defect claims, working with experts to evaluate technical issues and seek to develop cost-effective resolutions.
Our practice includes pre-litigation notice and opportunity to repair; design error claims; workmanship deficiencies; water intrusion and mold; structural failures; HVAC and mechanical system defects; warranty claims; latent defect analysis; expert witness coordination; remediation cost analysis; insurance coverage for defect claims; and multi-party allocation of responsibility.
We resolve construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, choosing the most effective strategy for each situation.
Our representation includes arbitration proceedings; litigation; mediation and settlement negotiations; emergency injunctive relief; preliminary lien notices and lis pendens; discovery and document management; expert witness preparation; pre-litigation claim analysis; demand letters and negotiations; dispute review boards; judgment collection and enforcement; and multi-party complex construction cases involving numerous trades and design professionals.