Liens & Surety Claims
Our team regularly assists clients in navigating lien laws and surety claims in the construction industry. Lien laws can be overwhelming and require numerous steps to perfect a claim. Our lawyers have extensive experience in lien law procedure and work with clients to preserve their rights to payment for work performed. Our team is well suited for all surety-related claims.
We routinely work with sureties in the event of a lower-tier contractor default to ensure successful project completion. In the event of a dispute, we have significant experience in negotiating and resolving surety-related claims without resorting to formal dispute resolution which results in significant cost savings for our clients.
Representative Matters
Represented Top-25 ENR 400 general contractor against surety related to subcontractor default for construction project at Pennsylvania State University.
Represented national general contractor against surety related to termination of subcontractor for default arising out of a construction project for the United States’ second largest telecommunications company. Successfully negotiated the reimbursement of client’s out of pocket costs including the repayment of attorney’s fees incurred by contractor without the initiation of formal dispute proceedings.
Represented clients in various jurisdictions in connection with lien filings to secure payments, including litigation over the establishment and perfection of the lien resolution.
Routinely advise clients on disputes with performance bond sureties, including negotiation of takeover or completion agreements.