The Arthur Chapman Construction Law Practice Group represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, design professionals, and other construction stakeholders in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Members of the construction industry turn to Arthur Chapman not only for assistance with disputes in litigation or arbitration, but also for general legal counsel and advice related to a wide array of legal issues that arise from the project planning stages through completion.
We partner with clients on a wide variety of legal issues, from negotiating and drafting construction contracts and serving as outside-general counsel, to representation in a variety of construction related disputes, both large and small, ranging from defect claims and payment disputes to construction site injury and employment disputes. Our attorneys recognize good risk management practices and early recognition of potential issues in a construction case can save untold time and money, and that construction disputes, once they arise, can be expensive and time consuming. For this reason, we work to provide clients with cost-effective and practical advice using our breadth of experience, depth of knowledge, creative resolution strategies, and litigation risk-analysis techniques to guide our approach in all disputes.
Construction clients work with Arthur Chapman because we understand that arbitration or mediation is often the most cost-effective route to handling construction-related claims. However, our attorneys also have an impressive trial and appellate history. From the onset of a claim, we work with our clients to determine a desired result, be that mediation, arbitration, or trial. We then utilize our experience and creative resolution strategies to choose a route that most cost-effectively achieves that desired result.
Inevitably, many construction disputes involve questions concerning insurance coverage and contractual analysis. Our attorneys have earned a reputation as that of highly-regarded counsel specializing in contractual risk transfer issues, including indemnification, additional insured tenders, and coverage analysis for first and third party claims. We have also leveraged our expertise in payment-related disputes involving mechanics’ liens, performance and payment bonds and other surety claims.
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News
- A Conversation with Construction Attorney Jon Zentner on Warranties
- Arthur Chapman welcomes Construction Law Attorney Aaron C. Abelleira
- Avoiding Legal Issues in Construction webinar
- What the Construction Industry Needs to Know About the Executive Order that Goes Into Effect Today
- Governor Walz Mandates Minnesotans to Wear a Face Covering Beginning July 25, 2020
- Minnesota COVID-19 Preparedness Plans for the Construction Industry Must Comply with New Standards Released by June 29, 2020
- Webinar replay available: Construction Delay and Cost Claim Considerations During COVID-19 Webinar
- OSHA Changes Enforcement Policy: COVID-19 Now Subject to More Searching “Work-Relatedness” Inquiry
- Recent FFCRA Guidance for Employers: Key Take Aways
- Repose Is Repose Is Repose! The Minnesota Supreme Court's Clear Message to Minnesota's Condo Contractors
- Minnesota Supreme Court Reviews Minn. Stat. § 541.051 “Substantial Completion” and “Discovery of the Injury” Triggers
Resources
- Builders Club Legal Corner - MN Home Warranty Dispute Resolution Process (August 2016)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - MN Home Warranty Dispute Resolution Process (June 2016)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - MN Home Warranty Dispute Resolution Process (April 2016)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Discovery of a Construction Defect (February 2016)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Sprinkler Rule (December 2015)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Designers Liability (October 2015)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Construction Site Injury (June 2015)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - 2015 Building Codes (April 2015)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Mechanics Lien (February 2015)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Contract Review (December 2014)
- MDLA - Navigating the Duty to Defend in Construction Contracts
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Statute of Limitations - Statute of Repose (October 2014)
- Builders Club Legal Corner - Construction and the Law (August 2014)