Title & Construction Law

Construction Counseling, from Project Inception to Completion

Construction law involves the application of different general concepts of law to construction industry-specific problems.  The legal issues in construction law include contracts, bonds and bonding, guarantees and sureties, liens and other security interests, tendering, construction claims and related consultancy contracts.  Construction law affects multiple participants in the construction industry, including financial institutions, surveyors, architects, designers, builders, engineers, construction workers and other tradesmen, and planners.

At Press, Dozier & Hamelburg, we advise our clients throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., on all aspects of construction law:

• Dealing with contract performance from project inception through project completion
• Developing solicitations and reviewing them to answer client inquiries about owner requirements
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, contractor agreements and subcontractor agreements
• Advising on, and filing, or refuting, mechanics’ and materialmen's liens
• Attending project meetings and site walk-throughs when legal issues are involved
• Negotiating easements and construction access agreements

As your trusted legal advisor, we feel it is important to become part of your project team and to thoroughly understand your project while we work to assist with legal matters.