Construction

In the time-sensitive construction industry, it is critical for businesses to partner with an attorney who understands construction law. A lawyer with expertise in this field can save companies money and help prevent lawsuits. At Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye, our construction attorneys know the law, having represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and financial institutions in a multiplicity of matters. More importantly, we understand the construction business and how to avoid or manage unexpected issues that impact our clients’ projects.

Prince Lobel construction attorneys work with clients throughout the life of a project, from the initial bid and contract to the preparation of extra work, productivity and delay claims. An intimate knowledge of Massachusetts public construction and mechanic’s lien laws gives our attorneys the tools to evaluate potential claims, develop an appropriate strategy for each case and promptly resolve matters. A significant portion of our clients are actively involved in public projects, giving our construction attorneys extensive familiarity with Massachusetts statutes. We can thoroughly assess potential bid protest, extra work and other claims against the awarding authority, and make the appropriate decisions expeditiously and cost effectively.

We have vast experience prosecuting and defending claims on a wide variety of projects, including commercial and residential developments, schools, manufacturing facilities, office renovations and construction, and road and bridge construction. Clients benefit from our litigation expertise, which attorneys use to analyze contracts and avoid potential claims.

Our construction law practice includes:

prosecuting and defending delay and productivity claims;
handling extra work claims;
taking on federal and state statutory bond claims, mechanic’s lien claims, and indemnity claims;
defending and prosecuting bid protests;
contract drafting and negotiation;
litigation; and
arbitration and mediation in state and federal courts.

Representative Matters

Secured dismissal of $1.5 million in claims against a general contractor for a $26 million residential development in Leicester, Massachusetts.
Successfully defended a large food manufacturer against $400,000 in productivity claims from a mechanical contractor regarding an $18 million upgrade to an existing manufacturing facility.
Developed claims for a major general contractor on road and bridge projects related to extra work and delays.
Represented a general contractor against claims from subcontractors on a $4 million Massachusetts Department of Conservations and Recreation project.
Defended a general contractor against subcontractor claims related to the $4.5 million emergency repair of a public school.
Pursued claims for a general contractor against the owner of a downtown office building undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Defended a developer against a private-equity lender in claims from the construction of a 180-lot development and championship golf course.
Represented a bonding company in prosecuting delay and productivity claims from a $61 million power plant upgrade.

Learn More

To learn more about our experience in the construction industry, please contact Richard Briansky at rbriansky@PrinceLobel.com or 617.456.8052.