Construction Law
We advise contractors, developers, and property owners on a wide range of construction-related legal matters.
Our experience spans both the contractual and dispute-resolution aspects of construction projects while benefiting from technical insight from our "in-house professional engineer."
Our Construction Law services include:
Contract Drafting & Review
Most construction disputes begin long before work starts on site. They begin with unclear or poorly drafted contracts. We draft and review construction contracts with a focus on risk allocation, enforceability, and real-world project dynamics.
Our work is informed not only by legal analysis, but also by technical insight from our in-house professional engineer, allowing us to identify practical issues that are often overlooked at the contract stage. Whether you are an owner, contractor, or consultant, we ensure your agreements clearly define scope, payment terms, timelines, change mechanisms, and dispute resolution pathways.
Service Agreements
Contractor service agreements are the backbone of any successful construction project. We assist contractors in preparing service agreements that reflect how work is actually performed on site, while protecting cash flow and limiting unnecessary exposure.
With the benefit of in-house engineering insight, we help ensure technical responsibilities, specifications, and performance standards are properly aligned with legal obligations, reducing ambiguity and future conflict.
Lien Proceedings
Construction liens are powerful tools, but they are strictly governed by statutory deadlines and procedural requirements. We represent contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in lien preservation and enforcement, as well as owners responding to lien claims.
Having an in-house professional engineer allows us to quickly assess work performed, deficiencies alleged, and project documentation, strengthening lien strategies and improving resolution outcomes.
Construction Disputes
Construction disputes often involve a mix of legal, contractual, and technical issues. We advise clients in disputes relating to payment, scope changes, deficiencies, terminations, and breaches of contract.
Our integrated legal and engineering perspective allows us to analyze claims with a deeper understanding of construction methods, standards, and project realities, leading to more effective negotiation and dispute resolution.
Delay Claims
Delay claims require more than legal argument — they require technical understanding of schedules, sequencing, and causation. We assist clients in advancing and defending delay claims involving extensions of time, liquidated damages, and disruption costs.
With in-house engineering support, we can evaluate scheduling impacts and project records more efficiently, helping clients present or respond to delay claims with confidence and precision.
Contract Administration
Legal and technical issues arise throughout the life of a construction project, not just at its beginning or end. We provide ongoing contract administration support, advising on change orders, payment certifications, notices, compliance, and dispute avoidance as projects progress.
Our combined legal and in-house engineering resources allow us to offer practical, real-time guidance that supports informed decision-making and reduces costly surprises.
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