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CONSTRUCTION The range of legal issues encountered by members of the construction industry is as diverse as the design and construction process itself. These issues can include negotiating contracts and resolving disputes, as well as tort claims, permitting and licensing issues and lien law. When a design or construction issue arises it often touches on several areas of law at once. While some of these are fairly general, more often they are specialized to the construction industry. In either situation, to achieve an efficient and effective resolution, it is essential that your lawyer be able to quickly and correctly interpret the construction issue and then respond to the legal implications involved. The diverse educational and professional backgrounds of our lawyers enables us to do both. Our lawyers include a licensed architect and an engineer, as well as those with extensive experience in of all facets of business issues. We have broad experience in design and construction matters - experience that comes from real-world knowledge and practice. Our clients represent every aspect of the construction industry and we have successfully helped contractors, property owners, subcontractors, materialmen and warranty companies through legal challenges. Our legal strategy begins with assistance at the inception of the project, and continues during the contracting phase, where we take steps to help minimize miscommunication, avoid litigation and reduce lien exposure. Our goal throughout each project is to anticipate and avoid delays and disputes. We believe that the best scenario is never to need to go to trial. However, should that become the only option, our lawyers are skilled litigators who have successfully prosecuted and defended construction and service contract claims and negligence claims. In addition, several of our lawyers have a great deal of arbitration and mediation experience. We understand the hard work that is required to obtain a professional license, but we also understand the liability that comes with it. Our lawyers have used their experience and expertise to defend professionals against claims of professional negligence and licensing issues. We are committed to representing members of the construction industry and are ready to serve as a vital link between architects, engineers, contractors and owners, as well as other lawyers. |
