As construction lawyers with decades of experience, we know how invaluable relationships are in this industry.
Our Construction Team works with general contractors, owners (public and private), developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty trade contractors with operations worldwide. For many clients, we are their first call when something goes wrong. Our construction lawyers take a holistic approach to practice, focusing more on long-term solutions we can implement quickly rather than "quick fixes."
Womble Bond Dickinson’s Construction Team offers targeted, cost-effective representation to companies and individuals in the construction industry. We guide clients through every stage of construction projects, drawing from the collective experience of Womble attorneys nationwide and across the U.K.
Our acclaimed construction litigators handle all phases of litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, always keeping client goals in mind. Think of our construction lawyers as an extension of your team: we can advise on projects, negotiate, prepare and review construction contracts, assist with significant business transactions, and resolve costly disputes on your behalf.
Our services cover:
Early project planning and support: Advising on site selection, acquisition, financing, contracts, permitting, and dispute resolution, while providing guidance on real estate funds, joint ventures, and environmental and leasing matters.
Contract management: Drafting standard industry forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC) and bespoke contracts for complex construction projects.
Real-time counseling: Legal advice from Notice to Proceed through Final Completion and post-completion warranty administration.
Litigation and ADR: Analyzing and solving disputes quickly to keep projects on time and within budget, with a focus on avoiding litigation unless necessary.
Construction Disputes
Dispute resolution is prominent in our national construction practice. Over the years, we've represented parties on all sides of these issues and handled nearly every type of dispute involving construction or real estate.
Scope disputes
Impacts and delays
Schedule and inefficiency issues
Cost overruns
Bonds and liens
Warranties and concealed conditions
Payment claims and distressed projects
Liquidated damage disputes
Unforeseen site conditions
Contract defaults and terminations
Subsurface claims
Reformation or rescission of contract terms
Disruption and acceleration claims
Design and performance defects
Change orders and extra work claims
Professional and general liability
Mechanic’s Liens and Foreclosures: Representing all sides of the construction industry in prosecuting and defending mechanics’ liens and claims against payment and performance bonds.
Construction Defect/Construction Materials: Handling claims related to defective construction, insurance coverage, and dispute resolution for homebuilders, developers, contractors, and product manufacturers.
Real Estate Litigation: Strategic, efficient solutions for property-related disputes involving partnership, land use, condemnation, leases, and more. We represent property owners, developers, investors, financial institutions, and homeowners’ associations.
Focus Areas
Commercial and Public Works Construction Representing owners, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in complex projects. We handle disputes involving bid processes, scheduling, damages, contract terminations, delays, scope changes, and more.
Energy Representing clients in oil, gas, nuclear, renewable, and battery energy sectors. We handle contract negotiations, project counseling, regulatory matters, risk management, and dispute resolution.
Transportation Handling large, complex transportation projects, including airports and rail lines. We assist with contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
Project Experience
Data Centers Provide comprehensive legal support for data center projects from project development to planning and execution by coordinating with local land use and energy efficiency requirements, drafting and negotiating contracts, and managing disputes with contractors and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
Infrastructure – Heavy Highway/Bridge Counsel on heavy infrastructure projects, including highways and bridges. We resolve disputes related to payments, schedules, site conditions, force majeure, and change orders.
Multifamily Housing Support for developers, investors, and operators in multi-family and mixed-use projects. We manage liens, claims, and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
Hotels and Casinos Top-tier transactional and dispute resolution services for the hospitality industry, including real estate transactions, acquisitions, development, and construction matters.
Government Contract Construction Advice on federal, state, and local government construction projects, including bid protests, subcontracts, regulatory compliance, claims, and terminations.
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