Construction Law Legal Services in Oregon
With all the "moving parts" of construction and development projects, they involve countless and continuous challenges. Disputes are almost inevitable in large Oregon and Washington commercial and residential construction projects, where there are numerous parties and the always unpredictable weather. The Smith Firm provides effective and efficient legal representation to owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved in construction disputes.
Skilled Oregon and Washington Construction Disputes Attorney
We recognize that construction disputes can cause significant cost increases that jeopardize profits as well as put at risk important business relationships. Therefore, our legal advice and representation protects our clients' current and long-term interests, while maintaining the business relationships that are necessary in construction projects.
When a firm encounters a legal challenge that needs to be resolved quickly and affordably, the firm should hire a diligent, competent and experienced construction law lawyer who will work around the clock, when necessary, to protect its interests.
At the West Linn, Oregon, law firm of the Smith Firm, attorney David Smith has practiced construction law since 1996. Our firm has many years of experience handling a wide range of construction related disputes including:
- Construction liens and bond disputes/bond litigation
- Land and property acquisition disputes
- Payment and collections issues
- Surety matters
- Construction claims
- Discrepancies and interpretations of poorly drafted construction documents (plans - specifications - scope of work)
- Change order, delay, and disruption claims
- Contract and specification scope disputes
- Defective and non-conforming work claims
- Bid protests and public contract disputes and negotiation
- Breach of contract claims
- Collections and prompt-payment claims
- Construction Contractors Board (CCB) claims
- Design professional claims
For experienced construction law help from an experienced attorney in northwest Oregon, contact the Smith Firm. Call 503-342-2623 or 866-986-6312.
While construction disputes are common, not all disputes must end in a lawsuit. We focus on resolving construction disputes in the most timely and cost effective manner available. The Smith Firm has handled hundreds of construction disputes involving issues ranging from collection and non-payment claims to inefficiency and delay claims and breaches of contracts. We handle smaller cases as well as million dollar-plus claims in state and federal courts, for construction projects ranging from single-family homes to large, multi-unit buildings. Since lawsuits can quickly diminish profits, we focus on resolving construction disputes quickly through mediation and arbitration. But when needed, have the tenacity. training, and experience to effectively handle trial court litigation in state and federal court. We can effectively evaluate insurance policies to determine if an insurance company should be involved in the resolution of a dispute.
The Smith Firm also handles business disputes that arise between members of limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures. We also have experience managing corporate and partnership dissolutions at the end of construction projects or in relation to closing out troubled construction projects.
Contact Us
For questions regarding construction law, contact the Smith Firm. We accept credit cards, are available for evening and weekend appointments, and are conveniently located right off highway 205 in historic Willamette. To contact us, call 503-342-2623 or 866-986-6312.
