The Portland, OR construction contracting attorneys at Structure Law Group, LLP represent both construction companies and other vested parties in construction contracts and disputes.
Our Portland contract attorneys are skilled at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts for private and public works of construction for owners, builders, contractors and construction managers. Our goal is to create contracts that anticipate and avoid business interruption, injury, loss of financing, and loss of profit. Our attorneys have experience managing payment claims, project management, mechanic’s liens, jobsite liability, dispute resolution and more.
We have the resources and reach of a large firm while providing the personalized attention of a small firm.
Portland, OR Construction Bond Claims AttorneyBonds are used to guarantee that a contractor completes the work they agreed to. The construction company pays the bond to the city while submitting the application for a building permit. After the work has been completed, the city will inspect the worksite and (hopefully) issue a satisfactory inspection report. The bond is then released to the construction company. Construction or surety bonds are issued by construction companies to settle claims of professional negligence. The Portland construction bond attorneys at SLG have represented both construction companies and other stakeholders in bond claims. If a bond claim arises, you will need a skilled construction attorney to settle the matter.
Construction Payment Claims (Mechanic’s Liens and Payment Bond Remedies)Mechanics liens, or contractors’ liens, are among the most powerful tools at the disposal of a contractor. A lien encumbers the title of a property until the aggrieved party’s complaint is heard. This can cause serious problems for the other stakeholders since lenders won’t provide capital to projects with an encumbered title. The lien further prevents the property from being sold until the lien is removed from the property. Unpaid contractors have enormous leverage to force unwilling parties to pay up.
SLG represents contractors that need to place liens on construction projects. We also represent other stakeholders who settle a lien with a construction company. SLG can help resolve the dispute and allow all parties to move forward with their plans.
Oregon also allows contractors to file Stop Notices. The purpose of a Stop Notice is to inform the lender that a contractor or subcontractor has not been paid. The lender would then place the money in escrow until the issue can be settled. SLG can help your company file a Stop Notice or represent your interests if a Stop Notice was filed without merit.
Construction Defect Claims in OregonProject managers and other stakeholders are not liable for construction defects that emerge from defective or substandard parts or poor labor. When a company cannot fulfill its part of a contract, it can be sued by other stakeholders. These stakeholders can file a construction defect claim against the contractor. Such suits tend to be quite complex, technically, and generally require the testimony of expert witnesses to determine if industry standards were met when providing work for your project.
Alternatively, if you are a construction company accused of providing substandard work, we can help defend you from the allegations and reduce or eliminate your liability to the other stakeholders
Breach of Contract Claims Attorney in Portland, OregonThe Portland breach of contract attorneys at SLG have experience in writing, reviewing, negotiating, and enforcing construction contracts for both public works and private development. SLG represents builders, contractors, construction managers, and all other stakeholders in complex agreements involving construction projects. With so many stakeholders, huge amounts of money, and a major investment in time, well-drafted contracts can avoid many of the hazards associated with complex agreements.
SLG can help protect the interests of your company by considering your interests when negotiating contracts. If one stakeholder breaches their duty to other stakeholders, we can hold that stakeholder accountable.
Construction Delay Claims in Portland, OregonAvoidable expenses related to construction delays may be inevitable, on the one hand, but often result from the negligence of one or more parties. SLG provides civil defense to companies that are accused of causing negligent delays to a project or, alternatively, we can help stakeholders in a matter hold a company accountable for costing other stakeholders money.
Construction contracts include language for dealing with construction delays. These can include penalties for stakeholders who negligently cause construction delays. However, sometimes a construction company will be blamed for not meeting a deadline when the matter was outside of their control. This is called a force majeure defense. Such clauses in a contract can insulate your company from liability if a matter beyond your control prevents you from meeting a specific deadline. Force majeure events include natural disasters, workers’ strikes, political unrest, protests, riots, and pandemics.
The Portland construction attorneys at SLG have represented the interests of all stakeholders in construction delay claims. We can help you avoid costly liability or recover funding wasted by a negligent party.
Personal Injury Claims Arising from Construction Sites in Portland, Oregon
SLG provides civil defense to firms accused of causing injury to either their contractors, workers, or members of the public. Because so many different companies provide labor for the project, workers’ compensation rules would not address an issue where one worker was injured due to the conduct of another worker from a different company. The company would be liable for that workers’ injuries regardless of workers’ compensation coverage. Members of the public are sometimes injured during construction jobs. They can drain necessary resources from your project.
SLG provides civil defense from tort lawsuits to companies involved in construction. We can help limit your liability in injury matters emerging from negligence claims.
Talk to a Construction Contracting and Payment Claims Attorney in OregonThe Structure Law Group, LLP represents the interests of all stakeholders in construction contracts. With locations in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Portland, and Austin, we can meet the multi-state needs of businesses both established and emerging in the tech sector. Call us today at (503) 388-3000 to discuss your needs in more detail and begin planning your company’s goals.