Construction Litigation and Disputes
Construction projects operate on tight margins, making efficient resolution of disputes essential to protecting your bottom line. Our construction attorneys provide dedicated and comprehensive legal support for owners, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders of a project. Whether disputes arise during the course of a project or after its completion, our focus is always on achieving practical, timely solutions to avoid unnecessary delays and cost escalations.
Our firm is well versed in the complex dynamics that arise during joint ventures or projects involving multiple contractors and subcontractors. Such projects are governed by a web of interdependent and intricate contracts. Our firm has significant experience untangling these multifaceted relationships to protect the rights and interests of our clients. Our team is skilled at analyzing construction contracts and pursuing or defending claims related to project delays, material defects, scope of work disputes, and non-payment issues, always with an eye toward resolving matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
When multiple parties are involved in a project, allocation of risk and responsibility is crucial. Disputes frequently arise among joint venturers, owners, designers, and contractors over who should bear the burden of costs or liability when something goes wrong. We work closely with our clients to navigate the intricacies of these agreements and to ensure that their rights are protected and that any breaches or indemnity obligations are addressed promptly.
At Hicks Thomas LLP, our approach is to tackle these issues proactively, offering practical solutions through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation. With our extensive expertise in construction law and our commitment to efficient dispute resolution, we help our clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and protect their business interests in even the most complex construction matters. Our attorneys regularly advise clients concerning:
- Contract construction, drafting, and negotiations
- Master service agreement preparation
- Additional insured/indemnity disputes
- Bid disputes
- Bond and lien claims
- Breach of contract claims
- Change order and scope claims
- Construction defect claims
- Cost overrun and extra work claims
- Default and termination disputes
- Defective plans and specifications
- Delay, acceleration, impact, and liquidated damage issues
- Design professional disputes
- Differing and changing site condition issues
- Force majeure events
- Industrial and offshore claims
- Insurance coverage issues
- Jobsite injuries, including premises liability and toxic tort matters
- Maritime injury in the construction industry
- Materials failures
- OSHA investigations and post-accident investigations
- Payment and performance issues
- Risk management issues
- Subcontractor disputes
- Surety claims
- Surveying errors
- Warranty issues
