| Our attorneys assist clients through all phases
of construction projects, including development of initial contract
documents, contract negotiations, project financing, and in the
performance and management of projects. We represent public and
private owners and developers, general contractors, subcontractors,
construction managers, equipment suppliers, architects/engineers
and other design professionals. We provide a full range of cost
effective legal services to our construction industry clients.
Contract Phase
- We draft and negotiate contracts to assure proper allocation
of risk, responsibility and rewards.
- We develop contract forms for any project or task.
- We advise project team members in forming and managing contractual
relationships.
Construction Claims and Litigation
- We defend against claims and prosecute lawsuits arising from
all aspects of construction projects including termination disputes,
delay damages, payment disputes, insurance coverage and allegations
of defective design or construction.
- We represent clients in mediations and arbitrations and work
with clients to resolve disputes in an efficient manner.
- When litigation arises, we use our extensive trial experience
to aggressively litigate complex construction claims through trial
and appeal.
Government Contracts
- We represent and assist clients in connection with government
contract work.
Termination and Default
- We assist clients in working through terminations for cause
and convenience, where payment and default damages are at issue.
- We recommend strategies for handling terminations, negotiating
no-cost terminations, and navigating proper terminations for convenience.
Design Professionals
- We represent architects, engineers and other design professionals
on contractual issues and in litigation where claims of lack of
oversight or design deficiencies are at issue.
- We defend and prosecute claims in litigation and arbitration
by or against design professionals and by or against professional
liability insurance carriers.
Labor and Employment
The attorneys in our Employment Law Practice Group represent construction
industry clients in connection with the full range of employment
and labor law issues encountered by the industry.
Environmental Construction Risks
- In conjunction with our Environmental Practice Group, we advise
our clients as to environmental risks presented during construction
projects, including NYSDEC regulations governing construction
and demolition debris and hazardous materials, and the associated
manifesting, permitting and landfill regulations and liabilities.
- We represent environmental engineers, contractors, owners and
insurance carriers in drafting site remedial contracts, in overseeing
remedial investigations and actions, and in minimizing environmental
issues in construction projects.
Green/Sustainable Design and Construction
- We counsel clients on the current LEEDS alternatives available
to address sustainable/green building design and construction,
as well as keeping them updated on recent and emerging regulations
in this important new area.
Property Damage Claims
- We regularly represent owners, contractors and design professionals
in claims for property damage arising during construction and
after completion.
- We assist clients in navigating complex insurance coverage
issues in connection with construction defect claims and may also
act as assigned counsel to clients' insurers when insured claims
arise.
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