Putting Together or Defending a Construction Claim
Labor and time related cost overruns lay the foundation to construction claims and requests for equitable adjustments. Effectively preparing and prosecuting a construction claim requires implementing proper methodology and quantum calculations based on the detail level of available documentation. Our construction lawyers have the experience and knowledge required to advise and assist with the claim process.
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At the Herrig & Vogt law firm, we represent construction clients throughout California from our offices in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, and Washington clients from our offices in Kennewick and Redmond. We are more than construction lawyers. We have experience working on and managing large construction projects. We know what it takes to prepare and document a solid claim of entitlement and quantum. As such, we also know how to defend against a claim that is not.
- Claim preparation and prosecution: Our construction lawyer have decades of claim preparation experience. Once our attorneys have reviewed available project documents, schedules and your cost data, we will quickly implement the most appropriate claim methodology and direct it to the responsible party.
- Claim defense and resolution: Decades of claim preparation experience has given our attorneys a tremendous advantage in effectively defending against claims. Knowing what documents to review, what questions to ask and being able to quickly decipher what actually happened on the project through preliminary schedule analysis is the key to claim resolution. Our attorneys will provide you with that key.
- Claim related experience: Our construction attorneys have the experience and understanding to effectively address the complex issues associated with proving and defending claims, including:
- Delay claims
- Loss of efficiency claims
- Termination claims
- Acceleration claims
- Differing site condition claims
- Abandonment claims
- Extra work claims
- Change order claims
- Lost profit claims
- Cost of funds/interest claims
- Attorney fee and cost recovery claims
- False claims
It can be difficult to explain the day-to-day work of a job site to your legal counsel. But at the Herrig & Vogt law firm, you will find construction law attorneys who have worked on and managed major construction projects. We understand the challenges and we help our clients succeed. Contact us for more information or to set up a confidential consultation.
