Construction

Underwood’s Construction Law Practice Group handles all construction-related matters, from risk assessment and compliance concerns to mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Underwood’s Construction Law practice provides experienced guidance to businesses and individuals involved in all phases of residential and commercial construction. Our attorneys have successfully represented architects, engineers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners, developers, sureties, material fabricators, suppliers, and governmental entities. 

Underwood construction attorneys handle both transactional and adversarial issues, including construction financing, contract negotiation and drafting, contract interpretation and compliance, as well as claims related to defects, collections, and construction delays. 

Disputes can arise during any stage of a construction project, and Underwood is committed to helping our clients effectively and efficiently navigate these conflicts. Our attorneys are experienced in handling complex construction litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Underwood represents parties in federal and state trial and appellate courts, private and court-directed mediation, and private and AAA-sponsored arbitration.

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Cara Kennemer

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Architect & Engineer Liability

Underwood attorneys defend malpractice claims both in the courtroom and before administrative panels. We also advise design professionals on risk management and contract formation to limit exposure to these claims.

Representation of Owners

Underwood represents public and private owners in all aspects of their projects from concept, acquisition of financing, design development, contracting, insurance requirements, construction administration, and, if necessary, construction disputes.

Representation of Subcontractors and Suppliers

Underwood helps subcontractors and suppliers avoid payment problems and navigate through complex issues such as pay-if/when-paid clauses, liquidated damages, change orders, differing site and changed conditions, and time extensions. We also advise subcontractors and suppliers on how to preserve lien rights on public and private projects.

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