Construction Law
Strategic Transactional and Litigation Advice
McKenna Storer’s Construction Law attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with extensive litigation experience in its representation and defense of clients in complex construction related cases. An unwavering focus on aligning legal and business strategies helps resolve disputes in a time sensitive and cost-effective manner. Our construction law experience includes helping general contractors, suppliers, business owners, developers, builders, architects and engineers, allowing us to deliver exceptional legal services in both transactional and litigation matters.
Our construction lawyers handle matters of varying complexity related to all types of commercial real estate. With extensive experience in both construction and real estate litigation and transactional work, we provide representation and litigation defense on a wide spectrum of construction-related matters. Let our team help you with:
Contract litigation
- Warranty, contract and damage claims
- Construction defects litigation
- OSHA violations
- Sick building claims
- Mechanics liens
- Surety claims
- Insurance issues related to construction
Transactions
- Drafting contracts
- Assistance with financing
- Assistance with surety bonds
- Drafting of purchase and sales agreements
- Handling all phases of commercial, industrial and residential real estate transactions
Clients also rely on us to help resolve real estate litigation matters including specific performance, land use and contract issues. Our knowledge, experience and strong industry relationships help resolve many construction disputes before they go to trial.
Comprehensive Construction Litigation Services
When faced with a legal dispute during the construction process, it is critical to retain counsel with a thorough understanding of the construction process, in addition to local regulations and law. McKenna Storer’s experienced construction lawyers have dealt with some of the more complex construction cases in the region. If you need legal advice regarding a construction-related dispute, litigation issue, or risk management, we can help. Our construction expertise includes:
Safety Policy
Create, modify and manage safety policies that are compliant with OSHA regulations and provide advice on best practices
Bidding
Mistaken Bids, Conditional Bids, Injunctions
Risk Management
Provide legal counsel on insurance and indemnity matters
OSHA Citation Defense
Represent employers in the OSHA citation process, manage an OSHA investigation and provide trial defense
Real Estate and Construction Contracts
Draft, review and revise contracts, purchase orders and sales agreements, and provide assistance with financing
Construction Litigation
Develop strategies and provide defense in breach of warranty claims, ADA issues, defect litigation, delay and disruption claims, lost labor claims, mechanics’ liens, negligent design and product defect litigation, construction accidents, worksite issues, employment and employee issues, independent contractor and subcontractor matters
Whether you are a builder fighting a subcontractor lien, a general contractor faced with a negligence lawsuit or a real estate developer looking for transactional advice, our legal team is always ready and willing to help.
Experienced Construction Lawyers to Handle Your Contracts and Disputes
McKenna Storer’s construction lawyers advocate practical strategies and cost-effective resolutions. Having served as counsel for a diverse spectrum of clients, from subcontractors to builders, architects, real estate developers, financial institutions and insurance companies, we bring an industry-savvy perspective to your case. Adhering to our firm’s commitment to using a lean approach, we focus on saving you time and money. Weighing all options, we always consider alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid litigation. However, when trial is necessary, you can count on us to aggressively advocate on your behalf and defend your interests every step of the way.
Construction Law Representation to Defend Your Interests
Clients retain McKenna Storer construction lawyers to represent and defend their interests in all types of contractual and litigation matters resulting from the construction process. Proactive legal strategies help many of our clients avoid regulatory violations and costly construction litigation disputes. A deep understanding of the industry and our clients’ business, results in personalized advice and legal strategies that are aligned with their goals.
Call McKenna Storer at 312-558-3900 (Chicago) or 815-334-9690 (Woodstock) for a consultation or to learn more about our construction law services.