We believe that the effective resolution of a construction dispute requires a law firm whose lawyers have experience in all aspects of a wide range of construction projects and the laws that govern those projects.  Members of Girvin & Ferlazzo's construction practice have that experience.

Our firm represents public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors at every stage of a construction project.  Our construction practice is result oriented that is, we seek to obtain the best possible result for our clients in the most cost-effective manner possible.  As a result, our work for our clients often starts at the very beginning of a construction project and includes the negotiation and drafting of contracts, including the revision of AIA contracts, and other project documents.  We believe that our experience and knowledge of the construction process allows us to greatly benefit our clients by obtaining the best possible terms for them on the front-end of a construction project.  We also have the experience to advise our clients at every stage of the construction project up to and including contract close-out.  During this period, we work diligently with our clients to identify and resolve potential problems before they occur to minimize the risk of derailing the project and the possibility of litigation. 

Sometimes, litigation is necessary and unavoidable.  In these circumstances, our lawyers have extensive experience resolving disputes through successful negotiations, mediations, and trials before arbitration panels and in state and federal courts.  In this regard, our representation of our clients has included both prosecuting and defending claims in a wide variety of construction matters including payment, delay, and construction disputes, defective design claims, mechanic's lien and foreclosure suits, warranty and surety claims, breach and termination of contract disputes, public bidding matters, indemnification claims, and insurance claims and disputes.  

Because of our firm's experience in the construction field, our lawyers also are called on by third parties and other lawyers to serve as impartial mediators and arbitrators in construction disputes.