Construction Law and Litigation

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP's Construction Law Team was awarded Tier One Rankings in the U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2010 and 2011 reports.

Our Construction Law Team provides representation of Sacramento and California owners (both public and private), general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, suppliers, insurers, design professionals, construction managers and forensic laboratories in construction disputes. This representation includes mediation and arbitration of construction disputes, preparation of construction contracts, and representation of property owners.

We also provide representation with respect to construction related issues having environmental impacts or consequences. The specific areas of expertise include:

Pre-Bid

• Licensing matters with the CSLB

• Pre-Qualifications

• Review of Contract Documents

• MBE/DVBE/WBE Requirements and Compliance

• Negotiation of Contracts

• Drafting Contracts

Post-Bid

• Bid Protests & Evaluations (local, state and Federal, including the US Boards of Contract Appeals and Court of Federal Claims)

• Responsibility Hearings

• Evaluation of Issues which Arise

• Substitution of Subcontractors

• Procurement Disputes

• Partnering Sessions

During and After Performance

• Analysis of Issues In Dispute

• Consultation Concerning Performance Issues

• Payment Disputes

• Negotiation of Change Orders

• Government Code Claims

• Delay/Productivity Analysis

• Lien Release/Payment Issues

• Stop Notice/Mechanics' Lien/Payment and Performance Bond Disputes

• Defect Analysis

• Liquidation/Tolling Agreements

• Prioritization of Rights and Remedies of Creditors/Debtors

• Evaluation of Insurance Coverage

• Arbitration/Mediation/Litigation of Claims

• Negotiation of Disputes

• Analysis of Options/Risk - Benefit Evaluations

• False Claims Analysis/Assertion