
Construction Claims & Disputes
At every stage of the project delivery process, clients need a trusted advisor to assist in navigating and mitigating construction risks. When unavoidable disputes arise, clients also need zealous and experienced attorneys to advocate on their behalf.
HOW WE HELP
Few law firms in the country can match our preeminent national construction practice, which includes representation on some of the largest and high-profile projects in the United States and internationally. We represent clients on a broad range of claims and disputes, including those involving delay and disruption, cost overruns, defective work, errors and omissions, non-payment, regulatory and code violations, and mechanic’s lien, stop payment notice and payment and performance bond claims and disputes.
We have a successful and long track record of litigating claims and disputes involving private and public projects in federal and state courts. When unavoidable claims and disputes arise, we often implement creative alternative dispute resolution procedures to efficiently resolve claims and disputes based on practical business and legal advice.
We are particularly strong in handling large, complex construction disputes on a wide variety of projects, such as heavy civil and industrial facilities, power plants, pipelines, sports stadiums, airports, shipping ports, transportation and infrastructure, and wastewater treatment facilities. We represent public and private owners, as well as contractors, architects, engineers, design-builders, and subcontractors.
Our national construction group understands the significant regulatory, technical, and business issues involved on construction projects. We have relationships with many of the leading expert witnesses and consultants in the United States and globally, allowing us to assemble a strong team to represent our clients’ interests. Our clients rely on us for premium, timely, and cutting-edge solutions to help navigate problems and efficiently plan, prepare, and manage claims and disputes through resolution.
Our team taps into the resources and knowledge of our attorneys across the firm, including from our real estate, environmental, corporate, labor and employment, and government contracts groups.
- Representation of client on all construction-related matters pertaining to the development of a $4.5 billion transit center in the heart of San Francisco.
- Representation of clients in the development and construction of stadiums for professional baseball and football teams.
- Representation of client on significant claim arising from the expansion of San Francisco General Hospital.
- Representation of client in connection with major litigation filed against various project participants as a result of the design and construction of the Port of Anchorage Intermodal Expansion Project.
- Representation of client against the federal government arising from the renovation of the John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse in Boston.
- Representation of international consortium on claims totaling in excess of $2 billion on international infrastructure project.
- Representation of client in the development of high-speed rail project, including associated stations.
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At every stage of the project delivery process, clients need a trusted advisor to assist in navigating and mitigating construction risks. When unavoidable disputes arise, clients also need zealous and experienced attorneys to advocate on their behalf.
HOW WE HELP
Few law firms in the country can match our preeminent national construction practice, which includes representation on some of the largest and high-profile projects in the United States and internationally. We represent clients on a broad range of claims and disputes, including those involving delay and disruption, cost overruns, defective work, errors and omissions, non-payment, regulatory and code violations, and mechanic’s lien, stop payment notice and payment and performance bond claims and disputes.
We have a successful and long track record of litigating claims and disputes involving private and public projects in federal and state courts. When unavoidable claims and disputes arise, we often implement creative alternative dispute resolution procedures to efficiently resolve claims and disputes based on practical business and legal advice.
We are particularly strong in handling large, complex construction disputes on a wide variety of projects, such as heavy civil and industrial facilities, power plants, pipelines, sports stadiums, airports, shipping ports, transportation and infrastructure, and wastewater treatment facilities. We represent public and private owners, as well as contractors, architects, engineers, design-builders, and subcontractors.
Our national construction group understands the significant regulatory, technical, and business issues involved on construction projects. We have relationships with many of the leading expert witnesses and consultants in the United States and globally, allowing us to assemble a strong team to represent our clients’ interests. Our clients rely on us for premium, timely, and cutting-edge solutions to help navigate problems and efficiently plan, prepare, and manage claims and disputes through resolution.
Our team taps into the resources and knowledge of our attorneys across the firm, including from our real estate, environmental, corporate, labor and employment, and government contracts groups.
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- Representation of client on all construction-related matters pertaining to the development of a $4.5 billion transit center in the heart of San Francisco.
- Representation of clients in the development and construction of stadiums for professional baseball and football teams.
- Representation of client on significant claim arising from the expansion of San Francisco General Hospital.
- Representation of client in connection with major litigation filed against various project participants as a result of the design and construction of the Port of Anchorage Intermodal Expansion Project.
- Representation of client against the federal government arising from the renovation of the John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse in Boston.
- Representation of international consortium on claims totaling in excess of $2 billion on international infrastructure project.
- Representation of client in the development of high-speed rail project, including associated stations.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
Attorney Publication
04/28/2025
Jason Smith and Teddie Arnold Co-Author "United States - Construction" in 2025 Legal 500: Country Comparative Guides
Webinar
04/24/2025
Legal Considerations in Negotiating Government Construction Subcontracts
Blog Post
04/18/2025
Construction Laws and Customs: District of Columbia
Attorney Publication
04/16/2025
Ashley Sherwood and Ryan Gilchrist Write on Tariff Risk in Construction Projects in Reuters' Westlaw Today
Recognition
Recognition
04/28/2025
Anthony LaPlaca Selected as a 2025 Go-To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Recognition
04/25/2025
Alison Ashford Listed in the 2025 Top 25 Energy and Natural Resources Attorneys by Attorney Intel
Recognition
03/20/2025
Eight Seyfarth Lawyers Named to 2025 Law360 Editorial Boards
Recognition
02/25/2025
Alison Ashford Spotlighted in New York Real Estate Journal’s Women in Construction Feature