New York City Construction Litigation Attorney | NYC Contract Disputes Lawyer | Manhattan Breach of Contract Law Firm

Resolving Construction Disputes

For owners and developers, disputes often are part of the construction process. There may be disagreements about the scope or cost of work, allocations of responsibility and the meaning of even the most carefully drafted contract provision.

At the New York City-based law firm of Greenberg, Trager & Herbst, LLP, our lawyers are experienced litigators and advocate for clients involved in all types of construction litigation. Our goal always is to resolve the problem in a client-favorable manner that is efficient, timely and cost-effective.

Typical Issues In Construction Litigation

Our lawyers help clients resolve disputes involving:

Mechanic’s lien guidance
Breach of contract and breach of warranty matters
Adjoining property owner issues
Construction deficiencies
Payment dispute resolution
Delay and inefficiency claims
Bond and insurance claims
Disputes with adjoining property owners involving access and damage
Construction site accidents
Abandonment and termination of projects

Minimizing Litigation Costs

We represent owners, owner and developers in construction litigation. Our New York City-based construction litigation attorneys are sensitive to the costs of litigation. One way we work to minimize expense is to staff litigation as cost-effectively as possible; being flexible in how we assign paralegals and attorneys. Another way we keep control of costs is by trying to prevent litigation altogether, drafting contracts with an eye to areas of potential litigation and working to eliminate ambiguities.

The Role Our Attorneys Play

We try to resolve construction disputes at the earliest stage possible in a manner that is practical from a business’s perspective and cost-effective. That may involve mediation, arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Resolving disputes might require only a letter informing the other side of what is at issue and how it can be resolved, or whether it might require a trial and/or appeal. Our attorneys have been litigating construction disputes for many years. We are equally adept in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. We work with consultants whenever necessary to help our clients prevail.