With construction projects, there are often a host of legal issues to contend with, spanning from permitting and environmental issues to matters of contract. Our lawyers understand the industry from finance, development and design through implementation, construction and close-out. Our ability to anticipate, confront and prevent the multitude of problems that can arise during every phase of a construction project offers real value to our clients and improves their bottom line. Working in both the private and public sectors, our clients include general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, engineers, developers and suppliers.

Monroe Moxness Berg attorneys have a solid foundation of experience to handle a broad spectrum of matters in the construction process including:

• Negotiation and drafting of design and construction contracts
• Project finance
• Bid issues
• Change orders
• Extension of time and disruption claims
• Mechanics’ liens
• Defect cases involving major commercial and residential structures
• Water infiltration and mold claims
• Bond claims
• Negligence cases
• Mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Federal, state and local regulatory matters
• OSHA and workplace safety
• Project close outs

Our industry knowledge and understanding provides our clients with distinctive advantages in avoiding, negotiating or litigating disputes. Monroe Moxness Berg attorneys have litigated and resolved issues in state and federal courts as well as numerous arbitral institutions. Drawing upon our experience, we work with clients to minimize disputes and accomplish common project goals. We are also very mindful of the bottom line and pursue cases effectively and efficiently.