subject: Different Types Of Construction Law Services [print this page] Construction law pertains to a body of law that deals about legal matters concerning building construction and related fields. A construction law firm is an entity that provides legal assistance for individuals and businesses, helping them settle construction-related issues such as contract law, bonds and bonding.
Here are more services you can get from a construction law firm:
Contract review, negotiation and real time assistant - a law firm that specializes in settling construction-related issues can help for the preparation and negotiation for a full range of construction contracts (e.g. owner-builder agreements, design-build agreements, subcontracts, home improvement contracts, and material purchase orders).
Bid protests - a law firm that specializes in construction law can also help you when it comes to bid protests (or when a bid protest is necessary). Lawyers can represent clients at every level of project development, which includes prosecuting and defending bid protests.
Prevailing wages and labor disputes - a construction firm also employs a team of lawyers that could work closely with labor and employment section with respect to prevailing wage issues. You can be assisted when it comes to developing employee policy manuals and employment agreements.
Dispute resolution - it can also help in settling dispute issues - from negotiating resolution prior to formal litigation to mediation, litigation and/or arbitration. Its lawyers can litigate at the State court and Federal court levels. They can also assist clients in finding solution to construction disputes without the necessity of initiating litigation or arbitration.
Construction claims - it can also represent clients in settling construction claims such as bond claims, government code claims, stop notices, etc.
Business formation and licensing - and lastly, a construction law firm can also work for business formation and licensing. Lawyers are knowledgeable when it comes to the rules and procedures of the State Licensing Board, can give expert advice regarding compliance with licensing laws, making it sure that all of the legal issues are addressed before starting a business.
