Practice Areas

Resolving Construction Conflicts with Precision and Strength

Construction projects involve numerous parties, technical details, and evolving timelines. When disputes arise, they can escalate quickly into litigation. We represent both homeowners and contractors in a wide range of construction-related legal matters. Our goal is to resolve these disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ contractual and financial interests. 

Construction Defects

Construction defects may stem from poor workmanship, design errors, or the use of substandard materials. These issues can compromise a property’s safety, value, and code compliance. We assist homeowners in seeking remediation or damages and defend contractors against unjustified or exaggerated claims. When the claims arise from new construction, we also advise clients on their rights under California’s Right to Repair Act and related statutory protections.

Construction defect claims against contractors often involve complaints made ot the Contractor State Licensing Board and against the contractor’s bond. We assist clients in navigating these avenues of recovery in addition to litigating claims against contractors in civil court. 

Contract & Payment Disputes

A significant portion of construction litigation arises from disagreements over contracts and payment obligations. These disputes can involve project scope, cost overruns, delays, or incomplete work. Our firm represents both property owners and contractors in navigating these complex issues.

Common matters include:

• Breach of contract
• Nonpayment or underpayment for completed work
• Improper change orders
• Disputes over work quality or completion
• Mechanics lien filings and lien foreclosures

We have years of experience interpreting construction agreements and advocating for our clients’ contractual rights in court and in arbitrations.

Mechanics Lien Disputes

Contractors and subcontractors may record mechanics liens when they are not paid for construction work. Property owners, in turn, need to defend against these claims and seek removal of the mechanics lien through a court petition. We advise both claimants and property owners in resolving lien disputes efficiently.

Construction Project Abandonment

When a contractor walks off the job or fails to complete the work, the legal implications can be serious. We represent owners seeking damages for unfinished or defective work, as well as contractors defending against claims of abandonment, often tied to nonpayment or owner interference.

Design Professional Liability (Architects/Engineers)

Design flaws can cause construction defects, delays, and financial losses. We assist clients with claims against architects, engineers, and other design professionals for negligent plans, errors in specifications, or failure to meet code or contractual obligations.

Warranty and Post-Completion Disputes

After construction is complete, disputes often emerge over warranty claims, punch list items, or repairs. We advise homeowners on enforcing statutory and contractual warranties, and assist contractors in navigating legitimate warranty obligations versus unfounded complaints.

Insurance Coverage for Construction Claims

Construction disputes often trigger insurance questions—whether under general liability, builder’s risk, or professional liability policies. We help clients navigate coverage disputes, policy exclusions, and tenders of defense in construction-related litigation.