Construction

The Construction Practice Group at Gordon & Rees represents design professionals, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Projects with which the group has had experience includes site developments, residential developments, commercial buildings, hospitals, jails, airports, bridges, dams and power plants. The group has experience with all aspects of construction-related litigation, including design or construction defects; delay, disruption and acceleration; earth movement; job-site injury and many others.

In recognition of the fact that construction litigation can be protracted and expensive, Gordon & Rees is dedicated to providing cost-effective service to its clients. The firm is a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, and members of the Construction Practice Group have served as arbitrators, mediators and special masters in a number of matters. The group is also actively involved in construction dispute avoidance counseling on behalf of clients. This involves the review and negotiation of contracts in order to minimize risk, as well as negotiation and resolution of disputes to prevent litigation.

The Construction Practice Group has extensive trial and arbitration experience in both state and federal courts, and before the American Arbitration Association and other arbitration forums. Consistent with the group's emphasis on cost-efficiency, each client's goals are carefully reviewed prior to institution of litigation. Specific litigation strategies are developed only after the client's goals are considered, and the most efficient and cost-effective manner of achieving those goals is determined.