Construction Law
Lenhart Obenshain’s construction industry practice group understands the myriad issues that surround getting construction projects off the drawing board and into the ground. We counsel and advise all sectors of the construction industry, from owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, to design professionals. Along with our construction related litigation services, we routinely deal with all phases of project development and construction including site acquisition, bidding and negotiation of contracts, and contract formation. We work closely with the firm’s other practice groups such as the real estate development and finance team, tax, corporate, intellectual property and employment and employee benefits team to offer efficient and cost-effective legal services relevant to the needs of each transaction, project, or dispute.
Our services include:
- Contract Negotiation: Our construction team routinely reviews and revises construction contracts proposed to its clients, with the goal of balancing the clients' potential liability with its rights under the contract.
- Construction Disputes: The firm's construction litigation attorneys counsel, represent and defend clients through disputes relating to contract claims, warranty disputes, recordation and enforcement of mechanic’s liens, performance and payment bond claims, and in mediation and arbitration settings.
- Real Estate: Our construction practice, in consultation with our real estate lawyers, have experience and capability to represent a variety of clients including residential homeowners, developers, commercial owners, tenants, investors, lenders, and businesses in the acquisition, use, development, construction, financing, sale and or leasing of real property.
- Employment: Working with our employment lawyers, the construction team routinely advises clients with regard to employment and labor disputes, including workers compensation, and OSHA compliance.
If you are seeking legal advice on construction related needs in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah Valley or elsewhere in Central Virginia contact Brian Brake 540.437.3105, or Kelly B. LaPar 434.220.6106.
