The reality of the construction business is that problems can arise during any phase of a project and threaten to derail its progress, costing valuable time and money. For businesses and governmental entities involved in bringing a project in on time and under budget, regardless of its size, managing legal issues is a critical component of a successful outcome.
Recognizing this imperative, we help our clients devise practical solutions to the diverse legal obstacles they face. We work with businesses and governmental entities from the beginning phases of a project through conclusion, from contract negotiation and bid preparation and review to the resolution of construction disputes. We assist our clients in the construction industry with project finance issues, environmental regulations, bankruptcy issues, intellectual property rights, real estate transactions, governmental agency relations, labor relations, minority business enterprises, immigration compliance, discrimination claims, ERISA issues and risk management.
We can bring troubled projects to resolution. We have significant experience with construction defect claims, extra work claims, delay and disruption claims, and acceleration claims. We also have experience addressing design defects, major change order issues, equitable adjustments, differing site conditions, access problems, terminations, mechanic's liens, payment and performance bonds, liquidated damages and warranties.
Understanding the time sensitivity of most project development, we focus first on resolving disputes and solving problems as quickly as possible. We regularly employ a variety of alternative dispute resolution approaches, including mediation, structured negotiations and other creative approaches to resolve complex disputes fairly and efficiently. When disputes arise and litigation cannot be avoided, we aggressively advocate our clients' interests. Our attorneys have successfully handled numerous construction cases in state and federal courts and before state and federal administrative agencies.