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Our Construction Group serves clients in all fields of construction throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We counsel clients on the wide variety of challenges and issues that arise at all levels of a construction project. While our client base includes owners, architects, developers, engineers, general contractors, and lenders, the majority of our time is spent representing subcontractors and suppliers.

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We are committed to working closely with our clients and to taking a proactive approach to problems before they develop in order obtain the best possible result. We also understand the need to consider the economical and practical consequences of any potential legal decision.

Our Construction attorneys are experienced in all aspects of construction disputes, ranging from complex claims litigation to more straightforward collection matters, using traditional devices such as liens and bonds. Our attorneys also have extensive experience in mediation, arbitration and direct negotiated settlements. We handle cases in both state and federal courts, as well as other forums such as the Court of Federal Claims.

In addition, the attorneys in our Construction Group have the experience and resources to assist clients as they continue to grow, whether this involves forming a corporate or other business entity, merger and acquisition, or handling real property, lease or financing transactions. Regardless of the role you play in the construction industry, our Construction Group can help your business.

We resolve problems through the cost-effective use of resources and professionals. As a general business law firm, we have the ability to quickly call upon the experience of the firm's other specialized practices that can affect the construction industry including banking, environmental, labor and employment, real estate, sustainability, and tax.

Sussman Shank's construction lawyers have experience in virtually all aspects of construction law. Our services include:

  • Breach of warranty claims
  • Change order disputes
  • Complex impact, delay, disruption and acceleration claims
  • Construction defect claims
  • Construction mediation, arbitration and dispute avoidance
  • Construction litigation
  • Contract drafting, negotiation and administration and enforcement
  • Contract litigation
  • Financial crisis counseling and work-out plans
  • Surety, bond and lien claims
  • UCC claims
  • Project procurement and bid protests
  • Insurance and indemnity
  • In-house seminars
  • Loss prevention seminars

Practice Area Chair(s) Top of page
Jason W. Alexander

Articles related to this area Top of page
"Carrots & Sticks" for Green Building
Potential Traps for Construction Lien Claimants
Suppliers Beware: New Law Segregates Rights Under Residential and Commercial CCB Bonds

Cases associated with this practice area Top of page
Construction Defect - Siding
Contract Enforcement
Contract, Change Order and Delay Claim

Attorneys practicing in this area Top of page
Alexander, Jason W. - Partner
Fig, William G. - Partner
Hager, Laurie R. - Attorney
Halligan, Michael G. - Partner
Honn, Darin D. - Partner
Marron, James F. - Attorney
Spere, Jeffrey R. - Partner

Paralegals supporting this practice area Top of page
Smith (Jacobs), RP, Mary Jo - Paralegal


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Disclaimer: The information in this Web site is for general purposes only and should not be construed as specific legal advice by Sussman Shank LLP or its attorneys. If you have specific legal questions consult with your own lawyer or call to make an appointment.

 
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