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Construction Law

Steptoe & Johnson’s Construction Team represents architects, engineers, and other design professionals, as well as owners, developers, builders and trade associations. The team’s goal is to provide practical, cost-effective solutions to the individuals and firms that work in the construction industry, with an emphasis on the prevention of contractual problems.

Representative Experience

  • Managed substantial amounts of complex documentation in construction case to include characterizing and cataloging extensive damages proofs
  • Prepared summary judgment memorandum in complex matter involving major subsidence at building site
  • Federal court trial for a construction company disputing the validity of a collective bargaining agreement with a local trade union and asserting fraud by the union.
  • Defended landowners in a suit brought by business tenants claiming a new building was crumbling due to improper adjacent support.
  • Prosecuted claims against a nationally-known design-build wastewater treatment firm.
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Construction Team lawyers frequently work with and draw upon the knowledge of colleagues from the firm's practices in the areas of tax, project finance, environmental, real estate law, and in governmental agency relations. In addition, team lawyers have developed a noteworthy concentration in insurance defense as it relates to the construction industry. Legal services include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Project formation and assessments
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Contract disputes and bid protests
  • Alternative dispute resolution / mediation and arbitration
  • Trial and appellate cases
  • Project delivery system analysis
  • Mechanics’ liens
  • Project finance and bond counsel
  • Public service commissions and districts
  • Payment bond claims / surety bonds
  • Hazardous waste and environmental issues
  • Permitting
  • Architectural copyright
  • Business formation
  • Government contracts and regulations
  • Legislation and lobbying
  • Product liability defense (heavy equipment and machinery)
  • Intellectual property
  • Occupational safety and health
  • Malpractice liability defense
  • Risk management
  • Workers’ compensation
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