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As a full-service commercial law firm, ScottHulse advises and represents clients in the prosecution and defense of virtually all types of claims and litigation, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial. This includes and is not limited to the following types of claims:
  • Incomplete and defective design
  • Bidding and award disputes
  • Differing site conditions
  • Payment and contingent payment claims
  • Delay and disruption claims
  • Liquidated damages claims
  • Acceleration claims
  • Claims for interference
  • Back charges
  • Change orders and claims for extra work
  • Loss of productivity and cost escalation
  • Inadequate project management and supervision
  • Labor inefficiencies
  • Safety violations
  • Terminations for default
  • Defective and non-conforming work
  • Construction failures
  • Warranty claims
  • Indemnity claims
  • Insurance coverage and claims
  • Employment claims
  • Personal injury
  • Property damage
  • Mechanic's and materialman's liens
  • Payment and performance bond claims
The complex nature of construction disputes requires specialized knowledge and an understanding of the construction process. ScottHulse construction attorneys work collaboratively with clients at the outset of a dispute to help the client position itself to achieve the best possible outcome.

Construction disputes can be disruptive and costly. For this reason, ScottHulse construction lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Firm's experience and knowledge can often help bring about early and successful settlement and thereby avoid potentially contentious and costly litigation.

Despite all risk management and early resolution efforts, construction disputes are often complex, and sometimes settlement may be not be possible or appropriate. In such cases, it may be necessary to proceed to arbitration or trial. ScottHulse's experienced construction litigation attorneys vigorously and aggressively use our experience, knowledge, and skills, to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Our construction litigation and trial experience is extensive and we have tried numerous complex cases to verdict. Because our lawyers bring highly developed trial skills and in-depth knowledge of the construction industry to bear on any litigation matter, clients turn to ScottHulse when the stakes are high.

KEY CONTACTS

Michael D. Stell
  Construction Attorney

Robert R. Feuille
  Construction Attorney

Henry J. Paoli
  Construction Attorney

Melissa A. Moreno
  Construction Attorney


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