Steptoe & Johnson’s Construction Team represents architects, engineers and other design professionals, as well as owners, developers, builders, and trade associations. The team’s goal is to provide practical, cost-effective solutions to the individuals and firms that work in the construction industry, with an emphasis on the prevention of contractual problems.
Firm lawyers possess broad experience in a range of related disciplines, which is exemplified in the following case outcomes:
- Brought an action for large multi-national pharmaceutical company to recover for faulty $4.3 million wastewater treatment plant installation. After three years of highly contentious litigation, received favorable settlement.
- Represented electrical contractor in suit against large supplier for delivery of sub-standard goods, which were incorporated into the work. Received highly favorable result in settlement.
- Defended engineering firm in suit brought for alleged error in survey, which caused building to be located off the property. Reached favorable settlement.
- Defended a national metal building kit manufacturer from claims that design was deficient and cost overruns ensued. Favorable settlement.
- Assist and advise a West Virginia city with design-build issues relating to recreational complex. Guide city through regulatory agencies and provide assistance in formulating and scoring requests for proposals.
- Defended architect against owner’s claim of improper specifications. Negotiated payment by sub-contractor and dismissal of architect.
Construction team lawyers frequently work with and draw upon the knowledge of colleagues from the firm's practices in areas of tax, project finance, environmental, real estate law, and in governmental agency relations. In addition, team lawyers have developed a noteworthy concentration in insurance defense as it relates to the construction industry. Legal services include, but are not limited to:
- Project Formation and Assessments
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Contract Disputes and Bid Protests
- Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation and Arbitration
- Trial and Appellate Cases
- Project Delivery System Analysis
- Mechanics’ Liens
- Project Finance and Bond Counsel
- Public Service Commissions and Districts
- Payment Bond Claims/Surety Bonds
- Hazardous Waste and Environmental Issues
- Permitting
- Architectural Copyright
- Business Formation
- Government Contracts and Regulations
- Legislation and Lobbying
- Product Liability Defense (Heavy Equipment and Machinery)
- Intellectual Property
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Malpractice Liability Defense
- Risk Management
- Workers’ Compensation