Construction
The Construction Law attorneys at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC assist builders, developers, and various construction professionals in completing construction projects throughout Ohio in the face of complex bond, payment, and lien laws, professional negligence claims and other construction-related legal issues.
In order to provide complex and practical legal advice both before and during the construction process, an attorney should have extensive familiarity with all phases of a project. NGC's attorneys have successfully represented builders and property owners alike in drafting construction contracts and providing advice regarding various construction disputes as they arise.
Construction projects involve an immense investment of time, money, and human resources, and require the participation of a great many individuals from different occupations, professions, and fields of expertise. The attorneys at NGC have assisted the range of construction professionals in negotiating and navigating these transactions, and understand the unique issues which apply to each of them.
Representative Matters
- Preparation of mechanics' lien protocols for contractors and/or subcontractors to follow.
- Preparation and review of commercial and residential construction contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals.
- Negotiated settlements of claims during construction process so that project can finish on time and without litigation.
- Assisted contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in filing mechanics' liens and/or pursuing claims against bonding company.
Litigation
Unfortunately, the construction area is ripe grounds for litigation. NGC's construction attorneys are well prepared to assist their clients here as well.
