
Through initial phases of contracts to completed operations, our attorneys are as versed in the demands upon North Carolina contractors as they are in the courtroom. That experience allows us to implement case strategies to achieve our client’s goals. Our construction litigation team regularly assists construction clients with contract negotiations, risk transfer, liens, construction defect claims, construction site accidents and OSHA investigations and citations.
Contract Negotiations/ Insurance Issues
- Additional Insured and Coverage Issues
- Negotiating and Drafting Contracts, including subcontracts, indemnity agreements, owner / surety agreements and performance contracts
- Risk Transfer
- Waiver of Subrogation
Commercial and Residential Building Defect Claims
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- Slope instability and soil expansion
- Dams
- Expansive soil
- Footers
- Retaining Walls
- Segmental Block
- Moisture/Water Intrusion Issues
- Building Envelope Failures
- Workmanship Issues
- Warranty Issues and Disputes
- Flooding
- Home Inspections
- Toxic Mold
- Construction Sequencing and Delays
- Slope instability and soil expansion
Liens and Bonds
- Claim of Lien
- Perfection of Lien
- Notice
- Cancellation
- Performance and Payment Bond
Licensing Board Matters
- Defense of Contractors before North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
- Claims Resolution and Support
- Additional Professional Licensing Services
Condominium and Home Owner Association Disputes
- Disputes Between Members
- Duties of the Boards
- Insurance issues
- Maintenance of common areas
- Restrictive Covenants
Construction Site Accidents
- Air Compressor Explosions
- Bridge Collapses
- Crane Operations
- Equipment malfunction or misuse
- Fall Safety Protection
- Fires
- Gas Explosions
- Improper Load Calculations
- Roadway and Traffic Control
- Roof and Truss Collapses
- Trench Collapses
- Utilities
- Utility pole collapses
- Overhead line issues
- Underground utility breaks
- Subcontractor disputes
- Wall collapses
OSHA Investigations, Citations and Compliance
- Investigation and Defense
- Safety Talks and Compliance
- Safety Protocols, Manuals and Training
- Risk Assessment
