Assuring Your Contract Protects Your Business
On a single construction project, there may be dozens of different entities. Contracts are essential for establishing who is responsible for what work, in what time frame and at what price. Talk to an experienced construction law attorney about contracts that protect you and your business interests.
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In probably more than any other business, construction contracts need to protect your interests in many different scenarios, such as when changes occur on the project or when payment issues arise. At the Herrig & Vogt law firm, our lawyers are experienced in construction as well as construction law.
- Contract 101: When you sign a contract, you need to be sure to protect your interests. The attorneys at Herrig & Vogt, LLP can ensure that every contract you sign protects you, and help you draft contractual language that does.
- Indemnification clause: Indemnity language and law can be complex. If your contract contains an indemnification clause, make sure you fully understand what that means to you and your company. Your lawyer can explain the limits of indemnity under California law. Know your rights and know your exposure.
- Changes clause: Changes on construction projects are inevitable. Know if you are protected before changes occur. Is there a provision for changes? How will changes be handled after the contract has been signed? If the price is not negotiable, what needs to change?
- Attorneys fee clause: If you need to go to court to enforce your rights under a contract, Herrig & Vogt, LLP can help you recover your legal costs. Herrig & Vogt, LLP can draft attorney's fees clauses for your contracts that protect your legal rights.
- Dispute resolution clause: No matter how large a construction project may be, details matter. Whether you are a general contractor, a subcontractor, a supplier or the project owner, make sure you have an attorney who knows how to follow and manage the details of the construction plan and the contracts.
Because our attorneys have managed and worked on major construction projects, we are especially well suited to prepare, negotiate and administrate contracts. If you have questions or concerns about a construction contract, contact us for an appointment. We represent clients throughout California from our offices in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, and Washington clients from offices in Kennewick and Redmond.
