Oberman Law Firm represents a wide range of construction clients, including owners, developers, construction lenders, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and sureties.
With extensive experience across the construction industry, our attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel at every stage of a project, from initial planning and contract negotiation to project execution, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Project Development and Contract Negotiation

Our firm plays a crucial role in project development and contract negotiation, which ensures that our clients enter into contracts that protect their interests and aligns with their business objectives. We assist with feasibility studies, land use and zoning approvals, and financing agreements. Our attorneys draft, review, and negotiate all types of construction contracts, including owner-contractor agreements, subcontracts, vendor and supplier agreements, and consultant contracts.

Our attorneys assist our clients with their claim’s prevention, which includes analyzing potential change order disputes, delay and disruption claims, and unforeseen site conditions before they escalate into expensive and costly litigation. We work closely with our clients in order to troubleshoot issues, which ensures project completion with minimal legal exposure.

When disputes arise, we aggressively represent clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We have extensive experience of litigating contract disputes, breach of contract claims, construction defects, delay and acceleration claims, and structural failure cases. In addition to courtroom litigation, we utilize ADR methods such as arbitration, mediation, dispute review boards, and structured negotiations in order to resolve conflicts efficiently.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Construction Clients

We assist clients in the early stages of construction projects, which ensures they have legally sound contracts that protect their interests and align with their goals. Our attorneys have extensive experience with all types of project delivery methods, including:

  • Traditional design-bid-build
  • Design-build
  • Construction management at-risk (CMAR)
  • Integrated project delivery (IPD)

We are well-versed in standard industry contract forms, including those developed by:

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)
  • Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

We help clients draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, procurement agreements, and financing documents to mitigate risks and prevent future disputes.

Contracts and Compliance

Our attorneys have deep experience handling construction projects, which includes:

  • Bid preparation and bid protests
  • Regulatory compliance and procurement issues

Risk Management and Dispute Avoidance

We proactively help clients minimize legal exposure through effective risk management strategies. Our firm provides guidance on insurance and bonding related matters, including performance bonds, payment bonds, and mechanic’s liens, which ensures that our clients’ interests are protected throughout the project.

We also assist our clients in project administration, job closeouts, and claims prevention, which includes offering real-time legal advice during construction in order to troubleshoot issues and resolve potential conflicts, before they escalate into costly disputes.

Why Clients Choose Oberman Law Firm

  • Industry-Specific Knowledge – Our attorneys understand the construction business from both a legal and technical perspective.
  • Full-Spectrum Legal Services – We handle everything from project inception to dispute resolution and litigation.
  • Strategic Risk Management – We help clients proactively avoid disputes through strong contracts and compliance strategies.
  • Aggressive Representation – When litigation is necessary, we vigorously advocate for our clients best interests.

Whether our clients need assistance drafting contracts, navigating government regulations, managing construction risks, or resolving disputes, Oberman Law Firm is a trusted partner so that our clients achieve success in the construction industry.