Construction law is different from general business law. Understanding the construction process is crucial when it comes to representing companies associated with the construction industry. Our North Carolina and South Carolina construction law attorneys have years of experience with all facets of the construction process and pride ourselves in understanding the businesses of our clients and the potential construction law matters they may face. Our firm has substantial experience in representing all constituencies in the construction arena, including:
The services we typically provide include:
When construction disputes arise, we work to resolve our clients’ problems through negotiation, arbitration, mediation, or, if necessary, construction litigation. The goal of our construction lawyers is to always resolve all matters in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
New legislation in North Carolina makes changes to various laws governing construction projects. The changes affect design-build projects, lien waivers requested… Read More
In a recent decision touching on many interesting issues, North Carolina’s Court of Appeals effectively determined that, in all but the most obvious… Read More
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Phase Two. Second Wave. Essential Business. These are all terms that have taken on significantly changed meanings in the last three months. As… Read More
For federal contractors in North Carolina…now is your opportunity to provide input regarding prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). The DBA… Read More
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This article was originally published in the International Society of Primerus Law Firms – Paradigm Magazine. For the published edition, please click… Read More
The North Carolina Creditors Bar Association (“NCCBA”) is a specialty bar association that provides support to attorneys… Read More
It’s rarely good news when your customer files a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, when it happens, you can prevent a bad situation from… Read More
This appeal began with the filing of the two now infamous cases, In re Harrelson Utilities, Inc. No. 09-028158 (E.D.N.C. Bankr. July 30,… Read More
In North Carolina, a mechanic’s and material man’s lien relates back to his/her first date of furnishing for the purposes of establishing… Read More
Eminent Domain is when the government, or in some instances a private entity, takes private property for public purposes. For centuries all levels… Read More
There is a tradition in the law that things are not always as they seem. We think of liens as simply “which came… Read More
Subcontractors may encounter difficulties in collecting payments for work performed on construction projects. However, a subcontractor is not left out in the cold… Read More
