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Construction Law & Litigation
Howland
Hess has achieved regional recognition for its successes
in the representation of members of the construction
industry. The firm combines its unique problem-solving
expertise and litigation/arbitration experience
with its substantial experience counseling clients
regarding the management of transactional risks
inherent in the industry.
Having represented clients in every category of
construction, Howland Hess has successfully resolved
disputes at all levels of complexity arising from
a wide range of construction projects, from moderately
sized projects to mega-projects in both the public
and private sectors. The firm has particular expertise
in projects such as schools, government buildings,
highways and other private projects and residential
communities. The firm represents major contractors,
owners, design professionals, subcontractors,
material suppliers, vendors, sureties and other
construction industry participants with matters
throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Representations
include prosecuting and defending construction
claims for delay, disruption and acceleration
of work, extra work and change order disputes,
bid disputes, surety law matters including payment
and performance bond claims, mechanics' lien claims,
OSHA claims and project safety matters, claims
for defective work and related construction law
matters.
The firm has expertise in pursuing and defending
claims where, for example, the Pennsylvania Prompt
Payment Act under Pennsylvania's Procurement Code, 62 Pa.C.S.A. §3901, et seq., the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, 73 P.S. §501, et seq., and/or the "Little Miller Act" under Pennsylvania's Bond Law, 8 P.A. §191,
et seq., are at issue.
The firm's construction practice also involves
expertise in drafting and reviewing construction
contracts, including the American Institute for
Architects standard AIA contracts.
Our multi-disciplinary team of business and legal experts includes construction
and real estate lawyers as well as lawyers with knowledge of labor relations,
employment and litigation specialists. Our team provides the following core services
to its construction clients:
- Contracts
- Litigation
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Project support
and dispute avoidance
- Employment law
- Insurance
- Land use
- Labor relations
- Real estate
- Environmental risks
Please contact our Managing
Partner, Thomas M. Guinan, Esquire at Tguinan@howlandhess.com for
more information.
Attorneys practicing in Construction Law & Litigation include the following:
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