Claims Consulting
Project margins can be razor thin due to the competitive pricing nature of the construction industry, and our attorneys work closely with the project team to understand the client’s business, strategies, and overall goals to avoid disputes in a cost-effective manner.
Our attorneys work closely with clients to minimize risks inherent in the construction industry. We regularly advise clients on claim development, prosecution, and consultation to reduce risks associated with formal dispute resolution.
Our attorneys have served as “Project Counsel” on numerous occasions to assist clients in identifying risks early in project execution, working with clients to prepare claim narratives, properly documenting claims to strengthen negotiation positions, and working directly with the client to prepare robust claims to resolve disputes without resorting to formal dispute resolution. If a formal dispute cannot be avoided, we have found that our Project Counsel services pay dividends in the event a dispute arises as our early involvement results in further claim development prior to engaging in a formal dispute. Project Counsel services are designed to expedite the learning curve if a formal dispute arises, and clients are well positioned to prosecute successful claims developed by a seasoned construction lawyer.
Representative Matters
Represented publicly traded, national general contractor on a claims consulting basis to negotiate and resolve alleged defects arising out of a $45 million runway reconstruction project in Nevada. Our team supported the contractor in navigating the defense of an Owner-asserted claim demanding that the entire runway be replaced after project completion. We secured a favorable resolution and limited the contractor’s exposure to a fraction of the Owner’s alleged claim by negotiating alternative measures to resolve the ongoing issues without formal dispute resolution.
Performed an internal investigation of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues in Brazil, Portugal, and Africa for an international publicly traded company.
Advised a Fortune 100 company regarding contract management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiations for a mass transit system initiative in the Middle East.
Advised an international marine contractor, as project counsel, on contract management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiations for the company’s $1.4 billion construction of Sentinel-class fast response cutters for the US Coast Guard.
Routinely advise two national contractors with $2 billion and $6 billion in annual revenues across the entire United States acting as “General Counsel” for the company. We have successfully reduced both companies’ annual legal expenditure dramatically through routine advisement and daily claims consulting.
Regularly advise subsidiary of Japanese company on day-to-day claims management and successfully reduced client’s exposure to protracted dispute resolution proceedings.
Represent one of the nations largest private contractors on daily claims management, job close-outs and settlements.