Construction projects, whether large or small, require legal advice to avoid problems both before and after commencement of construction. Macdonald Devin assists clients in all phases of construction and represents owners, contractors, developers, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, and architects.
The goal of Macdonald Devin is to minimize or eliminate the impact of delays, interference and disruptions that often arise during a construction project. We are sensitive to the fact that litigation costs come directly out of our clients’ profits. Macdonald Devin has been highly successful in litigating and arbitrating construction disputes, but we are equally proud of our success in reducing clients’ exposure to risks through beneficial contract negotiations and, if necessary, project-dispute negotiations.
Our attorneys teach and receive ongoing training through in-house and external seminars on all issues related to the construction industry. As a result, we are aware of changing trends and can help our clients spot problems before they arise.
Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design-build firms, architects, engineers, sureties, financial institutions and real estate developers.
Our construction experience includes:
- Construction defects and failures
Personal injury
- Claim review, preparation and analysis
- Scheduling issues, including delays, inefficiencies, interference, compression, acceleration, and related issues
- Differing site condition claims
- Design issues
- Bonding/surety issues
- Product failures
- Liquidated damages disputes
- Construction insurance
- Termination issues
- Liens
- Dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts