CONSTRUCTION LAW

Construction law has been the traditional foundation of the firm. We represent owners, general contractors, trade subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties with respect to the multitude of issues that arise in the context of significant commercial and institutional projects, both public and private. We appear before state and federal courts, arbitration panels, and administrative tribunals, including various Boards of Contract Appeals.

We understand that each matter has unique requirements, and we work closely with our clients and with experts such as forensic engineers and accountants to develop a case plan to meet the particular situation. A number of our attorneys are engineers and have worked in the construction industry. The matters on which we advise and represent clients include projects as diverse as large private commercial developments, such as retirement facilities, institutional projects such as museums, schools and hospitals, and public works projects such as roads and bridges.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

We advise and represent clients in a variety of commercial contexts. Such representation may include, among other things, preparation or review of contracts, choice of organizational entity issues, financing-related litigation, employment related issues, among other business needs. We advise and represent clients in connection with locating, collecting, and recovering assets and receivables.

FRANCHISE LAW

Our Franchise litigation practice includes representation of individuals and businesses, particularly quick-service restaurant franchises with respect to issues arising out of franchise development and operation.

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A great deal of decision making and dispute resolution involving construction and commercial issues happens outside of the traditional court setting. In our continuing efforts to provide the most cost-effective solutions to legal disputes we seek out opportunities to employ alternate dispute resolution methods such as mediation, limited arbitration of specified factual issues, court-facilitated special matters settlement conferences, and mediation in the context of administrative proceedings. We also regularly represent clients before arbitration panels. We serve as arbitrators and mediators, experience that provides us with unique insights into the alternate dispute resolution process.

LABOR LAW

Our Labor practice relating to wage and hour regulations includes practice before administrative tribunals and in state and federal courts. Representative matters on which we provide advice and representation include Davis Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act cases. We also represent the interests of management in NLRA related matters.

REAL ESTATE LAW

Our real estate practice encompasses all aspects of residential and commercial closings as well as litigation implicating property rights and issues arising in the context of development projects.

PRODUCT LIABILITY

We advise businesses in connection with product liability matters and provide representation in defense of product liability claims. We defend businesses with respect to claims involving consumer products as well as claims involving products used in conducting the particular business or trade. The Firm's technical background is particularly well-suited to the defense of product liability claims involving scientific evidence and technical analysis.