Construction Law
Resolve disputes. Get projects done.
The Spencer Fane construction law team delivers practical, results-driven counsel for complex construction matters. We represent project stakeholders at every level of the construction process and focus on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting business objectives and project momentum. Our attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with technical fluency, allowing us to quickly identify the issues that matter most and position clients for favorable outcomes.
Overview
Technical depth. Practical focus. Proven results.
Construction disputes are technical at their core. Our team understands construction methods, scheduling, and project documentation – and translates that technical knowledge into effective legal strategy.
The Spencer Fane construction law team advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design professionals across the full life cycle of construction projects. From negotiating contracts before construction begins to resolving high-stakes disputes through arbitration or trial, we help clients protect their interests and manage risk. We recognize that construction is a relationship-driven industry, and therefore approach disputes with a practical mindset. The right legal strategy often means finding a path to resolution that preserves business relationships and keeps projects moving.
Clients choose us for our:
- Technical fluency in construction operations and project documentation
- Balanced approach that prioritizes efficient resolution while remaining trial-ready
- Results-oriented advocacy informed by real-world construction experience
Our attorneys combine legal advocacy with a practical understanding of how construction projects are built and managed. That perspective allows us to identify potential issues early, advise clients proactively, and respond decisively when disputes arise. Because construction disputes often involve complex technical issues, effective representation requires counsel who understands both the legal framework and the realities of the jobsite. We work closely with clients to manage risk, address disputes efficiently, and keep projects moving forward. By focusing on practical solutions grounded in real world construction experience, we help clients protect their interests while maintaining project momentum.
We advise and represent clients in a broad range of construction law matters, including:
- Construction litigation and arbitration
- Construction contracts and risk allocation
- Mechanics liens and bond claims
- Defect and scheduling claims
- Surety defense and indemnification
- Construction defects and design professional liability
- Government and public works construction claims
The Spencer Fane construction team approaches disputes with a practical mindset. While always prepared to aggressively litigate when necessary, we look for opportunities to resolve conflicts efficiently and strategically. In many cases, that means working toward practical and amicable resolutions that allow projects to move forward while preserving important business relationships. Our attorneys have represented clients in a full range of construction disputes, from multimillion-dollar construction fraud claims to mechanics’ lien enforcement and contractor bond matters.
We also advise clients on a wide range of project-related issues, including project delivery systems, risk allocation, differing site conditions, change orders, delay claims, and project documentation and termination issues. Our experience extends to contractual and environmental risk assessments, design changes, and complex claims involving tort allegations and other project-related liabilities.
By combining deep industry knowledge with strong litigation experience, we help clients manage risk, resolve disputes effectively, and protect the success of their construction projects.
Experience
Our construction clients have recovered or preserved millions of dollars through litigation, arbitration, and negotiated resolutions, including:
- Defeated a $20+ million owner claim in arbitration and recovered the contractor’s full contract balance.
- Secured a seven‐figure jury verdict against a public owner for defective design on a major construction project,
- Recovered contract balances, statutory interest, and attorneys’ fees for subcontractors in AAA arbitrations.
