Construction litigation is the term used for civil lawsuits involving construction projects. Construction projects often involve complex legal agreements and multiple parties. Significant costs are invested into planning, materials, personnel, and more.
Construction projects, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, often involve complex contracts, numerous stakeholders, and unforeseen challenges that can lead to disputes.
The construction litigation attorneys at LloydWinter Law are dedicated to protecting the interests of contractors, developers, property owners, and other parties involved in these projects.
We provide experienced legal representation to help clients address contract disputes, delay claims, defect allegations, and more, ensuring that projects stay on track and rights are upheld.
Construction litigation is the term used for civil lawsuits involving construction projects. Construction projects often involve complex legal agreements and multiple parties. Significant costs are invested into planning, materials, personnel, and more.
Parties involved in construction litigation can include:
Given the complexity of construction projects, when disputes arise from a construction project, they often result in litigation. This means that the dispute ends up in court.
Who Needs Construction Lawyers?Delays, material defects, improper workmanship, and breaches of contract may cost your business financially and even affect your business’ reputation. Property owners also risk their investment when a construction project goes wrong. When serious issues arise from a construction project, you need a legal team that understands the construction industry. You need confident, knowledgeable, experienced construction lawyers on your side.
LloydWinter, P.C. excels at representing clients’ best interests in the courtroom. We have a reputation for providing strong, professional, legal representation. With offices in California and Texas, we provide personalized, quality representation for construction litigation throughout the country.
At LloydWinter, P.C., we have successfully handled a wide range of construction litigation cases, including but not limited to:
Our firm provides strong, practical construction litigation to individuals, sole proprietors, small businesses, mid-size companies, and large corporations.
If a contractor’s work leads to significant damages or defects, you may have valid grounds to file a claim against their insurance. Texas law requires contractors to carry general liability insurance, which can cover issues such as property damage or defective workmanship.
When filing claims, it’s crucial to work with a contractor litigation attorney who deeply understands construction law to ensure proper documentation and adherence to legal deadlines.
Can you still sue without a signed agreement? The answer is yes, though it becomes more complicated. Payment disputes are common in construction projects, particularly when no written contract exists.
Construction law recognizes oral agreements in some cases, but proving the terms of such agreements might require supporting evidence like invoices, emails, or witness testimony. An experienced construction litigation attorney can help you file claims and secure payment even under these challenging circumstances.
Subcontractor disputes can arise from unfulfilled obligations, contract misinterpretations, or disagreements over pricing. A contractor lawyer can address such conflicts effectively by:
Delay claims are one of the most common issues in construction litigation and can significantly impact the timeline and budget of a project. These claims often arise when unforeseen circumstances, mismanagement, or disputes between parties cause a project to fall behind schedule. Our skilled attorneys have extensive experience in handling delay claims, working to identify the root causes, evaluate liability, and pursue fair resolutions. Whether representing contractors, owners, or developers, we strive to mitigate financial losses and protect our clients’ interests, ensuring that projects move forward as efficiently as possible.
Mechanic’s liens guarantee payment to construction companies, builders, contractors, and other project stakeholders, including materials suppliers and design professionals. Mechanic’s liens are a legal claim against the property. They are enforceable in court. If needed, the holders of mechanic’s liens can force foreclosure or repossession of a property.
People use the terms construction lien and mechanic’s lien interchangeably, but the term construction lien is often reserved for subcontractors and contractors. No matter who files the lien though, mechanic’s liens make sure that the lien-holder’s are paid before other creditors. They are considered a higher priority than other debt in the event of liquidation.
Texas and California both have complex requirements for mechanic’s liens. In both states, mechanic’s liens are subject to statutes that must be carefully interpreted by an experienced attorney before acting. Because of their complexity, lien disputes related to construction projects are often brought to trial.
A pre-lien is a document that is given at the start of a construction project by a subcontractor, material supplier, or another party without a direct contractual link to the property owner. Sometimes a pre-lien is called other terms including a prelim, preliminary notice, right to lien notice, or a preliminary lien.
An EPC agreement is an engineering, procurement, and construction contract. They are used for complex projects that are expected to be completed in a turnkey fashion, ready for immediate use.
Typically, yes. An estimate is only the contractor’s guess of how much the project will cost. If you signed a contract based on an estimate, and the actual price was substantially higher without justification, speak with an attorney. Fraud claims for construction projects can be litigated successfully under certain circumstances.
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