Construction Law and Litigation Attorneys Working for Your Business
William Howard, one of the Howard Law Group's principal attorneys, worked his way through college with construction jobs. Hands on experience, along with extensive training in construction law, has given him a well-versed knowledge of the technical aspects of the machinery found on a worksite. This is an ideal example of how the Howard Law Group lawyers can deliver the kind of experience and background that few other law firms can match.
From claims to contracts
Our work in construction law primarily consists of litigation, specifically defending claims against our clients. We work to prepare the strongest defense possible, and advise our clients to settle claims only when it is in their best interests. Contracts are also an important legal issue in the construction business, particularly if the project is large, complex, and involves many workers and subcontractors. Disagreements about the scope of a contract or any items added after the original contract was signed require an experienced construction litigation attorney to handle the matter expeditiously.
Understanding the industry
As business and commercial attorneys, we understand the construction industry and the nature of disputes, claims and other issues within it. Whatever the situation, we know how important it is to thoroughly understand the problem, sort out the legal options, and clearly communicate them so that our clients can make informed decisions.
Our construction litigation attorneys are skilled and experienced in representing property owners, developers, general contractors, builders, subcontractors, laborers suppliers, architects and engineers, involved in construction projects, in contracts as well as litigation. We know that construction law includes mechanic's liens and other remedies for disputes. We have represented our clients through all phases of the litigation process, including:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, claims and change orders
- Differing site conditions
- Construction insurance
- Lien preparation on design
- Design issues
- Foreclosure actions
- Construction or design defects and failures
- Code violations
- Construction lien actions
- Termination issues
- Workmanship deficiencies
- Construction delays, breach of warranty, cost over-runs or development
- Jobsite injuries
- Schedule related issues, including weather, delay, inefficiencies, interference, acceleration, and related issues
- Liquidated damages disputes
- Product failures
- Boundary disputes
- Blueprint deviations
- Condominium disputes
- Architectural disputes
- Dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts
- Negotiating & enforcing contacts among property owners, builders, contractors, laborers, suppliers & others involved in the purchase or development process
- Surety bond disputes
- Title, general construction easements, boundary disputes and quite little actions
OSHA/MIOSHA
We represent and advise our clients on workplace safety issues including OSHA/MIOSHA regulations. Many citations can be avoided by having the right regulatory plan in place. We zealously represent our clients through the inspection, contest and appeal process if a citation has been issued.
When you work with the Howard Law Group, you can be confident that we know the construction industry well, we will ask all the right questions, and we will provide sound advice on contract issues, litigation strategies, and any workplace safety concerns.
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