Construction Law & Defects

Water intrusion, roof leaks, stucco cracking, window/door failures, slab or tile cracking, balcony railing issues, waterproofing errors, HVAC/mold problems, plumbing pinholes, electrical defects

Filing claims of lien, contesting or discharging improper liens, escrow/retainage fights, lien transfer to bond, unlicensed contractor disputes, lien foreclosure and defenses, notice-to-owner issues

Payment/performance bond claims, nonpayment by GC or sub, change-order pricing, acceleration, weather or material delays, liquidated damages defenses, closeout disputes

AIA forms, scope and schedule clarity, pay-when-paid/retainage terms, change-order process, indemnity and insurance requirements, warranty standards, dispute-resolution clauses

Failed inspections, stop-work orders, red-tag corrections, permit expirations, variance or plan review issues, certificate of occupancy delays, fire/life-safety punch items

falls from height, struck-by or caught-between incidents, crane/hoist mishaps, trench collapses, electrical shocks, forklift collisions, defective tools or equipment, unsafe site coordination