Construction Law
Thorough Knowledge to Protect Your Interests.
Construction law matters often implicate a wide range of different areas of law during the planning, building, remodeling and financing stages, including real estate, contracts and insurance law. Abghari Law can help any party with legal needs relating to residential or commercial real estate building or remodeling projects. We represent property owners, builders, general and subcontractors, lenders, suppliers and vendors in transactions and contracts through all phases of the investigation, purchasing, financing, permitting, development and regulatory compliance in construction projects. Construction projects and disputes can be complex, requiring proficient and skilled legal advice to prevent disputes from arising throughout the construction of a structure and after construction is completed. Whether the issues you face are large or small, and whether you are owner, general contractor or subcontractor, we will give you the personalized, focused attention you deserve.
Key Areas Of Construction Law Practice
Commercial and Residential Contract Review & Negotiation
Contract Template Development
Form Development (Lien Waivers, Change Order, Certificate of Completion, Notice to Proceed, Internal Policies, Substantial Completion, Punch List)
Design Professional Agreements
Development Agreements and new construction
Liability Insurance
Licensing and Bonding
Construction Defect
Mechanics’ Liens
Construction Transactions.
Most brick and mortar businesses are likely to be involved in a construction project during the course of their operations. Expansions, remodeling, reconfigurations and systems upgrades all require contracting for construction services. Such projects can be subject to delays, cost overruns and unnecessary risk if not properly coordinated from the beginning.
A well-written construction contract can make the difference between a successful partnership with your contractor and a partnership troubled by disagreements. Before you agree to the terms of a contract, consult the legal advice of an experienced construction attorney.
Abghari Law has the experience to guide you through the procurement and construction process with an aim toward simplifying the process and minimizing your risks. We understand the key risk variables that shape construction contracts and can assist you in crafting solutions which bridge such risks. Whether you need an attorney to draft an AIA contract, review a contract from your contractor or negotiate the terms of a pending contract, we will work to serve your needs as quickly and effectively as possible.
We regularly work with all forms of agreement within the construction industry, including owner-contractor agreements of all types, owner-designer agreements and specialty delivery methods such as design-build, turnkey and GMAX. In our practice, we utilize both AIA contract forms and create and adapt custom documents for specific clients in an efficient manner which avoids reinventing the wheel.
Contract disputes often occur when parties make informal changes to a contract. Without a formal process of change, a contractor may forget that the company ordered extra supplies or a building owner may refuse to pay an agreed upon amount of money for services. When you want to make a change to an existing contract, make sure you have a change order. Our firm can file a change order and ensure the contract revisions reflect our clients’ wishes.
For clients engaging in multiple projects, we understand the efficiency of using master contract forms with project-specific work orders in order to standardize terms and achieve efficiencies across projects. For clients with smaller projects, we also understand the need for short form contract templates which minimize legalese while maintaining key protections.
Our extensive experience in representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in both commercial and residential construction defect disputes provides us with a thorough understanding of the potential pitfalls in a construction project at the early stages. Abghari Law’s knowledge of insurance, indemnity, and licensing informs our construction transaction practice and provides an added level of advocacy for our clients. We are prepared to serve as your construction law counselors. Contact us to schedule a free confidential consultation today.
Our Work Includes:
Residential and Commercial Construction Agreements
Construction Master Service Agreements
AIA Agreements
Construction Manager Agreements
Design Professional Agreements
Development Agreements
GMAX Agreements
Design-Build and Fixed Price Agreements
Subcontracts
Indemnity Agreements
Responsible Managing Employee Agreements