The attorneys working in the Construction practice group apply a broad range of business and litigation experience in:

• construction contract negotiation, drafting and administration
• dispute avoidance
• construction dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation

Our construction law clients include contractors and subcontractors, architects, engineers, developers, lenders and property owners. We represent both private and public entities, with respect to private and public construction matters. Drawing upon the resources available in several of the firm’s practice, and emphasizing a cross-discipline approach, we handle matters including:

• preparation and interpretation of contract documents and invitations to bid
• formation and negotiation of creative development arrangements
• environmental permitting and compliance
• other permitting and regulatory compliance
• bonding issues
• construction defect claims
• professional malpractice claims
• negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation of other construction contract disputes

Representative Experience

• Assisted the Springfield Redevelopment Authority from pre-construction to final completion of the Union Station renovation
• Drafted contracts and advised a local college as to issues arising during construction of multiple projects including its $200 million science center
• Assisted in the development of MGM’s Springfield casino
• Provided contracts and construction advice to a local hospital relating to multiple projects
• Represented a local independent school in litigation with its architect on a major project
• Represented a homeowner in dispute with builder over change orders
• Represented contractors in mechanics lien matters