 Experience & Expertise
Construction litigation is a specialized field that requires in-depth
knowledge of the many aspects of the construction industry. Coughlin
Duffy LLP represents developers, owners, construction managers, and
contractors in litigation as well as in arbitrations and mediations.
In addition, our attorneys offer practical advice and legal counsel
on matters including contract drafting and negotiation. They are
familiar with the standards and practices of the field and applicable
federal and state regulations, and have the expertise to litigate
disputes successfully
and to provide legal guidance on issues ranging from business
formation to risk allocation and insurance coverage.
Result-Oriented Representation
Construction projects usually involve a large number of unaffiliated
organizations — developers, owners, architects, engineers,
and contractors — who must work closely together. When disputes
arise, we have the
knowledge and experience to identify the rights and obligations
of the various parties quickly, and the resources and talent to
achieve the best result in a cost-effective manner. We accomplish
our goals
through
a combination of hard work, meticulous preparation, and forceful
advocacy, and by encouraging our clients to consider time and cost-saving
alternatives to litigation. Our attorneys are litigators who have
zealously represented clients in construction disputes in both federal
and state court. When litigation is required, we offer the experience,
resources, and strategies that lead to the best result in the most
timely and efficient manner.
Our expertise includes:
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Claims of defect and breach
- Structural failures
- Toxic mold claims
- Exterior insulation finish system claims
- Risk allocation
- Insurance coverage
- Alternative dispute resolution
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