Representing clients during every stage of the process, from contract negotiations, public procurement, through dispute issues and more.

Contracts and Financing

We advise, prepare, review, and help negotiate a wide variety of contracts on behalf of construction industry participants, including those involving contracts for general contractors, owners, subcontractors, financing, security and other matters.  Together with clients, we help ensure that all of such contracts accurately reflect the terms and conditions subject to agreement.

Healthcare and School District Client Construction and Procurement

A significant portion of our construction practice consists of helping our business client owners (including healthcare clients and school districts) expand operations through building additions and new facility construction. For healthcare and school district clients in particular, we provide representation for all aspects of the contracting and construction process, including drafting contracts, finance negotiation, and requests for proposal advice and alternate delivery methods including state certification for GC/CM project delivery through the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB). Together with our real estate practice group, we provide advice and representation concerning the purchase and sale of property, project financing, land use matters, general contractor/subcontractor agreements, and payment and performance bonds.

Construction Disputes, Claims, Mediation, and Litigation

Construction claims are often complex, and usually require a meticulous analysis concerning legal and project issues.  When disputes arise, we work with our clients to carefully analyze the claim, develop the support needed to further our client’s position, and identify the possibilities and opportunities (when possible) of seeking to resolve matters in an expeditious, cost-effective manner in accordance with client objectives.  With significant experience in construction dispute representation, we are often able to effectively resolve disputes on behalf of our clients through negotiation (either before or during litigation).

Mediation and Litigation

Frequently, mediation is used to supplement negotiation; we have significant experience representing clients obtain favorable results through mediation and avoid protracted litigation.  Some matters, however, will result in substantial litigation and possibly trial.  In these circumstances, we vigorously represent the interests of our clients in pursuing their litigation objectives.  If a trial ultimately results, we will work tenaciously in seeking a successful outcome for our clients.

Representative Matters – Disputes and Litigation

Our construction lawyers frequently represent clients in construction-related disputes and litigation concerning:

• Claims of non-performance
• Claims involving owner change orders and payments
• Defect claims, including claims for defective workmanship, defective materials, and defective design
• Financing issues claims
• Claims of non-payment or underpayment
• General and subcontractor contract breaches and claims
• Claims for delay or interference
• Lien and bond claims, including payment bonds, performance bonds, retainage bonds, mechanics’ lien bonds, bid bonds, license bonds, and indemnity agreements
• Failure to construct in accordance with code, plans and specifications, or industry standards

Practice Team Leaders – David Alskog and David Johnston