CONSTRUCTION

AHFI has a multidisciplinary construction practice which includes the related areas of government (public) contracts and professional liability. The firm provides complete services to construction industry clients, including contractors, owners, developers, suppliers, construction managers, sureties, insurers, lenders, equipment manufacturers, lessors, and design professionals.

In addition to the depth of general trial experience, the practice group has experience preparing, defending and analyzing the full spectrum of construction claims, including: changes; delay, impact and acceleration; labor and inefficiency; defective specifications; differing site conditions; suspension of work; termination for convenience; wrongful termination and termination settlement procedures; and mechanics’ liens. We can also provide assistance with contract document interpretation and issues, drafting and negotiating contracts, certification requirements generally associated with construction projects, and bond actions.

Some of the services we provide to clients in this industry include:

Government Procurement

• Contract competition and formation including solicitation and bid procedures
• Contract administration including contract interpretation, compliance requirements, changes, constructive changes, differing site conditions and claims for equitable price adjustments
• Assertion of claims under contract disputes clauses

Labor & Employment

• Employment litigation including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims
• Labor, collective bargaining negotiations, grievances and arbitration
• Compensation and benefits
• Davis-Bacon, Affirmative Action, and drug testing requirements
• Taft-Hartley Trust Funds/ERISA
• Handbooks, personnel policies, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements
• OSHA and other safety and Health requirements

Litigation

• Contract claims
• Mechanics liens
• Malpractice

Property & Business Transactions

• Entity formation and operation