Construction Law & Litigation

MCM’s Construction Law & Litigation Group, as part of our Commercial Litigation Department, assists clients with all aspects of construction law. Our group’s attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in helping clients avoid potential conflicts through contract drafting, negotiation and termination. When disputes do arise, our attorneys are also experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as arbitration and mediation. Our attorneys always strive to provide effective and efficient service to clients, and can provide a fierce defense in the courtroom when litigation is unavoidable.

Our range of expertise includes:

• Representation of design professionals in all types of litigation, including collecting fees, defending malpractice claims and protecting intellectual property rights
• Representation of contractors on lien and bond claims, defense of defect and delay claims and collection of fee claims
• Representation of sureties in project takeovers, defending claims and pursuing indemnity claims against principals
• Representation of owners on defect and warranty claims, delay claims, and defense of lien or other fee claims
• Representation of owners, claimants, lenders and title insurers in mechanic’s lien foreclosure actions
• Representation of owners and claimants on bond claims
• Review of contracts and updates to existing forms and procedures
• Training on loss prevention and legal issues for construction industry participants