CONSTRUCTION LAW & LITIGATION

Over the last century, the attorneys at JBW&K have participated in the development of the cities and counties surrounding its Newport News and Williamsburg offices. Having represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and sureties, our attorneys are well-versed in every aspect of construction law.

• Development Services – We offer advice to owners on land use issues, licensing, bidding and awards, contract negotiation, insurance and bonding requirements.
• Financing – With the relationship our attorneys have established with the banking industry, we assist our clients in locating financing sources.
• Contract Negotiation – We negotiate contracts between owners, general contractors, architects and engineers providing the contract documents that offer the greatest protection for our clients. We have extensive expertise in residential homebuilding projects.
• Insurance & Bonding – Advising clients how best to insure themselves against the risk of construction is as fundamental as contract negotiation. Bonding against nonperformance and nonpayment of laborers and suppliers is often a consideration in the prosecution of the work.
• Employment & Labor – Our employment law attorneys work hand in hand with our construction team to ensure compliance with various labor and employment laws affecting the workforce, including employment, equal opportunity, wage/hour and immigration laws.
• Litigation Disputes – Contract disputes, change order disagreements, design and workmanship defects, mechanic's lien and Miller Act claims, performance and payment bond claims are just examples of the variety of disputes our attorneys handle in state and federal courts, before arbitration panel and through preferred alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Clients – Including airports, hospitals, shopping centers, hotels, mixed-use developments, office buildings, apartment, condominium and townhouse complexes, manufacturing plants, and single-family, our attorneys have represented the interests of all parties, who play a role in the construction industry.

Construction Law & Litigation Group