Construction Litigation Attorneys

A Construction Litigation Attorney will have the qualifications and specialized knowledge to represent your interests in a construction lawsuit. The litigation process typically begins with the plaintiff’s attorney filing a “petition” in court that names the defendant and states their alleged violations. When the defendant receives notice of the suit, they have a short amount of time to contact an attorney and file a response with the court. The litigation process can be lengthy and involves submitting written briefs to the court, reviewing evidence, and conducting interviews. Many cases are resolved without the need for a trial. In some cases, however, trials are necessary to determine the rights and obligations of both parties fully.

If you have found a construction defect, you only have a certain amount of time to file your claim before you lose the opportunity forever. If you are a business, contractor, subcontractor, developer, or design professional that has received notice that you are being sued for a construction defect, you only have a short time to respond before the court automatically decides in the other party’s favor; this is called a “default judgment.” Either way, time is of the essence!