Overview

From initial design through project completion, disputes and legal challenges often go hand in hand with the construction process.

Whether addressing construction defects, cost overruns, construction delays, safety issues, property damage, personal injury claims, insurance or indemnity issues, overcoming the challenges requires guidance from skilled construction attorneys.

Segal McCambridge construction attorneys bring innovative strategic guidance and extensive trial experience to all types of construction disputes.

What We Do

Representing both private and public clients, we serve as regional and national coordinating counsel, effectively resolving disputes through litigation, arbitration and negotiated settlement.

We have successfully resolved disputes involving:

  • Building defect claims
  • Breach of contract claims
  • Construction site accidents
  • Cost overruns
  • Defective products and workmanship
  • Delays
  • Negligence claims
  • Mechanics lien claims
  • Personal injury claims
  • Property damage complaints
  • Workers’ compensation

We also aggressively work to identify all available risk transfer options, as well as advise and represent clients in OSHA investigations and defend them against building code violation allegations.

Who We Serve

  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction companies
  • Developers
  • Distributors
  • Employers
  • Engineers
  • Insurers
  • Property owners
  • Subcontractors

How We Do It

Our attorneys closely listen to each client to determine the best course of action based on their specific goals and the risks involved. When litigation is the most appropriate strategy, we employ the latest technologies, efficiently managing complex, document-intensive cases and handling trials at all levels, as well as necessary appeals through final resolution.

Recognizing that litigation is both disruptive and costly, we proactively work with our clients on risk management strategies including:

  • Offering manager and employee on-site safety and risk avoidance seminars
  • Evaluating safety programs and handbooks
  • Identifying potential areas of liability
  • Advising on contract terms and associated risk-transfer clauses
  • Devising solutions to minimize liability exposure

News & Insights

Team

Michael F. Barzyk

Shareholder Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mari Bryn Dowdy

Shareholder Austin, TX

Stephen C. Bartholomew

Associate Chicago, IL

Devin I. Bruen

Associate Detroit, MI

David A. Carnie

Senior Associate Los Angeles, CA

Kristen J. Coleman

Senior Associate Philadelphia, PA

Timothy C. Connor

Of Counsel Philadelphia, PA

E. Reno Cross

Of Counsel San Francisco, CA

C Daniel DiLizia

Shareholder Austin, TX

Jill M. Felkins

Shareholder Chicago, IL

William H. Gray

Associate New York, NY

Ilana S. Hanau

Shareholder New York, NY

David M. Hernandez

Shareholder Houston, TX

Nathan R. Horne

Shareholder Austin, TX

Lee J. Hurwitz

Shareholder Chicago, IL

Mandy Kolodkin

Shareholder Indianapolis, IN

Michael S. Litrenta

Shareholder Tampa, FL

Michael R. Luchsinger

Shareholder Chicago, IL

Jeffrey M. Marchese

Senior Associate New York, NY

Mitchell P. Morinec

Shareholder Chicago, IL

Paul D. Motz

Shareholder Chicago, IL

Nelson T. Rainey

Shareholder Memphis, TN

Nicholas E. Richardson

Shareholder Tampa, FL

Agnieszka N. Rodriguez

Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL

Erick R. Rodriguez

Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ronald A. Rosa

Of Counsel Roseland, NJ

Jordan B. Rosenberg

Shareholder Philadelphia, PA

Steven R. Rosenblatt

Shareholder New York, NY

Anthony J. Sbarra

Shareholder Boston, MA

Stephanie L. Strycharz

Shareholder Detroit, MI

Abraham G. Tabry

Of Counsel Detroit, MI

Antigone Tzakis

Senior Associate New York, NY

Robert G. Wall

Shareholder Austin, TX

Justin R. Waytowich

Senior Associate New York, NY

Wesley T. Welmaker

Shareholder Houston, TX

Conner A. Werner

Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mark Willingham

Of Counsel Houston, TX

David J. Yates

Shareholder Detroit, MI

Peter A. Zavodnyik

Of Counsel Houston, TX