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The Construction Law Practice Group is experienced in the divergent technical aspects of construction projects, such as bridges, roof systems, manufacturing floor systems, structural concrete and steel, steel erection, concrete, highway HVAC systems and equipment, electrical systems, elevators, engineered fill, historic restoration, pavement design and installation, and storm water drainage systems. Our attorneys work at the outset of the project with owners and industry to clearly document the parties’ rights and obligations. After contracts are executed, we work with our clients to reduce the number of disputes during the course of a project and to bring a fast, cost-effective resolution to any disputes that do arise. The Construction Law Practice Group has assisted clients in the following areas as they relate to construction projects: - Land Acquisition, including Eminent Domain
- Land Use Planning (Zoning)
- Project Financing
- Insurance
- Preparation and Evaluation of Bid Documents
- Disputes involving bidding and contract award
- Assistance with the competitive bidding process and requirements (public projects)
- Contract negotiations and preparation of contracts between and among Owners (public and private), General Contractors, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Suppliers for varied project delivery methods
- Prompt Payment Act requirements and claims
- OSHA Compliance
- Mechanic’s and Materialmen’s Liens and Claims
- Mediation Services as Mediator and Counsel for a Party
- Arbitration before AAA and independent arbitration panels
- Litigation in State and Federal Courts involving jury and non-jury cases
- Claims analysis, defense, and prosecution in arbitration, and litigation involving the many areas where disputes arise on construction projects including:
- Design Errors
- Contract disputes concerning contract requirements, performance in a workmanlike manner, warranties, etc.
- Change Order - Force Account
- Delay Claims
- Acceleration Claims
- Claims based upon Eichley (or related) formula
- Product and Systems Defects
- Foreclosure
- Mechanic's and Materialmen's Liens
- Prompt Pay
Representative Experience Dozens of General Contractors Nationwide and their Insurer
Serial Litigation Involving EIFS
National Defense Counsel for dozens of general contractors nationwide in mass tort and products liability litigation involving EIFS exterior cladding International Construction Firm
Secretary of Labor v. International Construction Firm
Represented international firm providing construction, engineering, design-build, start-up and maintenance services to the commercial, environmental, heavy industrial and governmental markets in a number of matters arising under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Smoot Construction Company of Ohio
Smoot Construction Company of Ohio
Representation of construction company in a number of claims Municipality
SK Construction v. Municipality
Suit by prime contractor against owner and project engineer involving issues of delay, interference and breach of contract General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Claim for construction defect and product liability General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Defense of suit alleging construction defect Prime Contractor
Prime Contractor v. Owner and Project Engineer
Suit by prime contractor against owner and project engineer involving issues of delay, interference and breach of contract Water Works Supplies, Inc.
Water Works Supplies, Inc. v. Grooms Construction Co.
Suit in excess of $400,000 involving complex claim against a surety bond and general contractor arising out of a construction project. Village
Village
Flood control project Witt Industries, Inc.
Witt Industries, Inc. v. Ziolkowski Construction, et al.
Breach of contract and negligence claims arising out of defective paint which began delaminating (peeling) from the interior of a steel galvanizing facility within just a few months after the building was constructed. General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Defense of suit alleging construction defect Schindler Elevator
Susan M. Mays v. Fourth Street Limited Partnership and Schindler Elevator
Claim for personal injury when elevator Plaintiff was riding in came to an abrupt stop and knocked her to the floor Window Manufacturer
Anonymous Plaintiffs v. Window Manufacturer
Claim for product liability related to EIFS City of Columbus City Attorney
Special Counsel to Columbus City Attorney
Providing advice to City of Columbus with respect to sanitary sewer project Greenwich Insurance
Surety Claim
Defense of surety in claims relating to default of the principal Johns Manville Corp.
Demarco Inc. v. Johns Manville Corp., et al.
Breach of warranties, indemnification and tortious interference with contracts Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Construction Related Matters for Airport Authority
Representation of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority in construction-related matters General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Product liability claim for construction defects related to EIFS Interior Finishes Subcontractor
Commercial Construction Project Dispute
Representation of subcontractor in dispute arising out of large commercial project Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Ohio
Amicus Brief on Behalf of Builders Association
Filing amicus brief on behalf of a builders association in a suit involving the issue of recovery of damages arising out of construction delays Painting Subcontractor
Hotel Owners v. Painting Subcontractor
Claim for construction defect and product liability Columbus City Schools
Columbus City Schools Construction Matters
Representation of Columbus City Schools in construction-related matters Turbine Manufacturer
Regional Gas & Electric Company v. Turbine Manufacturer
Claims of negligence, breach of contract and product liability with respect to the sale, construction and installation of a turbine generator General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Product liability claim for construction defects involving EIFS General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Claim for construction defect Midwest Brokers & Associates, and a number of individual employees
Moorman v. Smith, et al.
Claims for fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation arising out of contract to purchase commercial property General Contractor
Anonymous Plaintiff v. General Contractor
Defense of claim of construction defect Insurance Company
Anonymous Plaintiff v. Insurance Company
Insurance coverage dispute Window Manufacturer
Anonymous Plaintiffs v. Window Manufacturer
Claim related to allegedly defective windows Homeowner
Homeowner v. General Contractor and Siding Manufacturer
Suit for construction defects Miles McClellan Construction Co., Inc.
High School Construction Project
Representation of construction company in multiple claims related to a high school construction project
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