Construction Litigation & Counseling

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: