Practice Areas
Construction and Design Law
FMG’s Construction and Design Law practice group represents companies throughout all phases of the construction process. Our practice is national in scope, on both public and private projects, and includes clients ranging from owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers, sureties, and professional and other insurance carriers.
Construction and Professional Negligence
We bring our broad experience in the construction field to assist in litigation of third-party disputes arising out of construction for personal injury and property damage. We assist our clients with defending construction defect and professional design negligence claims.
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Construction Claims
FMG attorneys regularly assist clients in preparing and arguing construction claims and Requests for Equitable Adjustments. Through carefully planned document retention procedures and by working directly with field personnel, we can efficiently assist our clients with the claim while work continues with minimal interruption.
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Contract Drafting and Negotiation
FMG attorneys advise clients on all aspects of developing clear contractual documents that establish the agreement between the parties. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to assist our clients in formulating and working with contractual issues and understanding the pitfalls associated with contract terms and provisions.
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Dispute Resolution
When parties disagree over a situation and it is necessary for a third party to determine rights and obligations of parties, FMG attorneys bring their wealth of experience to dispute resolution, mediation, Dispute Resolution Board, arbitration, and state and federal litigation. While litigation is common place, the construction industry has historically chosen other forums to resolve its disputes. Our lawyers have significant experience with mediations and arbitrations throughout the country.
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Fidelity and Surety
Our group’s lawyers have a substantial amount of experience representing clients in bid, performance, and payment bond disputes, including bad-faith claims, along with other types of fidelity bonds. For instance, we have served as counsel for public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in all aspects of the construction process and in mechanic’s lien litigation. As a part of our practice in this area, we also routinely draft, review, and assist in construction and indemnity contracts and insurance policy forms for the construction and design professional industry.
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Project Administration
Just as important as having clear documents, the various provisions of contractual documents must be implemented. FMG lawyers bring a practical knowledge to the important task of advising clients on proper documentation of events and circumstances so that issues can be resolved before they become problems. Our lawyers assist field personnel in day-to-day administration of the contract work to avoid problems that arise on construction projects. Our attorneys work to resolve disputes early so our clients can focus on their business, rather than litigation.
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