Hedrick Gardner’s Construction Law Group brings decades of experience to bear in the complex world of construction litigation.
This experience gives our attorneys the technical expertise necessary to litigate and try construction lawsuits, as well as the legal acumen to navigate this increasingly complex procedural landscape, from the state and federal trial and appellate courts to a wide variety of arbitral forums. Our lawyers have represented the full spectrum of construction professionals, including general contractors, prime contractors, trade contractors, material suppliers, architects, engineers, and owners in cases involving a multitude of different construction matters, including alleged construction or design defects, claims arising out of contractual and warranty disputes, and incidents of property damage and personal injury. In addition to litigating matters on behalf of our clients, the lawyers in our Construction Group also routinely review and advise construction clients with respect to construction contracts, bid specification review, AIA construction documents, surety agreements, performance bonds, and collection matters.
Our services include:
- Construction defect and contract litigation
- Catastrophic injury or death claims relating to construction projects
- Insurance coverage issues relating to construction
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including subcontracts, indemnity agreements, Owner/surety agreements, performance contracts, and wastewater and other utility facilities contracts
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety programs, safety manuals
