CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

LaMarca & Landry, P.C. attorneys have represented a number of construction related companies and general contractors. These companies inevitably become involved in construction-related claims or litigation. Our experienced litigation attorneys handle a wide variety of construction litigation matters, including allegations of construction defects, construction document compliance, delay claims and disputes over whether construction methods and building materials meet specifications. They have also represented owners of residential and commercial buildings regarding construction defect and delay claims. Whether for the owner or contractor, we also handle such construction litigation matters as:

• Construction defects 
• Subcontractor and indemnification disputes 
• Breach of warranty claims 
• Investigation of site related injury or deaths
• Insurance coverage issues
• Surety bonding/performance bonding
• Construction document compliance/analysis/issues
• Design build contracts
• Soil related problems (testing, load bearing capacity, unusual settlement, etc.)
• Water intrusion, surface run-off and grading issues 
• Mold issues 
• Mechanic's liens

Construction litigation is often complex, and requires knowledge of many areas of the law and the legal rights and obligations of many parties.  The attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. are knowledgeable and experienced with the disputes that building owners, developers and construction related companies and general contractors are faced with.  We will make sure that our clients' best interests are represented, and work diligentlyf to achieve the best possible outcome.

Our litigation attorneys also provide consultation and advice to owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers regarding potential or threatened construction litigation matters before a lawsuit is filed.  They provide advice and strategy on avoidance of litigation, mitigation of loss, insurance contract analysis, proper claim submission methods and documentation, and alternative dispute resolution services; including negotiation, mediation, and binding arbitration.

Construction litigation typically involves multiple parties and many interrelated agreements.  Construction projects commonly require participation and financial commitment of risk of all or most of the following separate parties:

• Owners and developers;
• Architects, prime contractors or construction managers;
• Many different trade subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers of all kinds, and consulting, testing and design engineering firms of many different disciplines;
• Insurance companies and surety bonding companies providing various forms of insurance to many of these parties;
• Construction lenders; and
• Firms that specialize in providing construction scheduling, project management or inspection services.

In addition, this complex of interrelated contractual relationships occurs within the ambit of numerous state and federal common law and regulatory schemes; including environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, zoning restrictions, state and local building codes, municipal ordinances, mechanic’s lien laws, labor laws, union rules and various permitting and licensing statutes.  As a result of their experience in all aspects of construction litigation, the lawyers at LaMarca & Landry, P.C. understand the complex contractual relationships and legal issues involved in steering through the investigation and/or prosecution of construction contract claims.

The Firm also provides complete investigation services for personal injury and death cases at construction sites. See the link titled Contract Disputes under the Business Litigation section for services related to the negotiation and drafting of effective and enforceable construction related contracts.

If you have any questions regarding your construction litigation matter, you may e-mail us, or fill out the form on the Contact Us page of this website, and a representative from our firm will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!