The strength of the construction industry in Southwest Washington is clearly displayed in the new buildings and expansion along the Vancouver Waterfront, the development in east county and along the Discovery Corridor, and Ridgefield’s ranking as the fastest growing city in the state[1]. These recent, revitalizing developments are bound to bring forth new housing, shopping, and job opportunities, all the while shaping a brighter future for our community. Behind these recent developments is also a thriving, but highly competitive and legally complex industry.
Developers, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and businesses focusing on the construction industry turn to the attorneys and professionals at Landerholm, P.S. for guidance to navigate the unique aspects of construction projects, contracts, and disputes. Our attorneys’ extensive experience working in the industry combined with a deep knowledge of real estate, corporate, and litigation allows us to assist with a broad range of legal services.
Recognizing the complex and challenging environment that faces owners, design professionals, and contractors, our attorneys are ready to assist you with:
Entity formation
Insurance and bond advice
Mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Public procurement, bid disputes, and bid protests
Construction claims, including delay and disruption claims, error and omissions claims, insurance claims, scope disputes, lien claims, and bond claims
Construction and design defect claims
Administrative appeals, including OSHA, Oregon OSHA and WISHA appeals
We apply our construction law experience and firm resources to help you identify risks and make the most of opportunities. Our goal is to help you navigate this ever-changing legal landscape. Whether this means reviewing your contracts, perfecting a bond claim, mediating, or litigating a dispute, we are prepared to offer valuable legal advice and advocacy. We want to be a part of your construction team and be considered your outside in-house counsel.
[1] Littman, Adam. “Ridgefield again state’s fastest-growing city.” The Columbian, 24 May 2018. https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/may/24/ridgefield-again-states-fastest-growing-city/. Accessed 14 September 2018.
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