John Paul focuses his practice on complex construction litigation and transactional matters. He represents a wide range of industry stakeholders including general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in disputes regarding contracts, liens, and bond claims, while also drafting project agreements and advising on risk management.
John Paul advises construction industry clients on risk management, dispute avoidance, claim preparation, project impacts and delays, terminations, change orders, extra work, payment disputes, construction defects, and bid protests. He also counsels on trade union agreements, trust fund audits, ERISA litigation in federal court, prevailing wage matters before the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and California licensing, prevailing wage, prompt payment, and retention laws for multi-state contractors.
In addition to his litigation practice, John Paul drafts and negotiates construction contracts for both public and private works projects, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
