Construction Disputes
Joe Griffith Law
Firm, LLC vigorously represent business clients involved in
construction-related claims and disputes. JGFL represents those
involved in all aspects of a construction project, including
construction managers, construction management companies,
construction consultants, construction companies, manufacturers of
construction-related products, owners, developers, architects,
engineers, tenants, contractors, trade contractors, subcontractors,
builders, employers, guarantors, banks, bonding companies and
insurers.JGLF will analyze construction claims and construction disputes to
assist clients in managing and resolving project issues throughout
South Carolina. From identifying liability to assessing damages, JGLF is able to address claims no matter what stage of the dispute.
JGLF understands that contract bidding
is a complex process that requires owners, contractors, and design
professionals to provide detailed information about a project in
order to reasonably estimate the costs associated with South
Carolina building projects. However, changes after bids have been
submitted often result in significant discrepancies between project
bids and project budget costs, and are a frequent cause of
construction litigation.
Changes in the scope of a project can result in significant cost
increases for contractors, sub-contractors, and owners. JGLF has an in-depth understanding of the
complex issues associated with changes in the scope of a project and
change orders, including:
- Constructive and formal change orders
- Delay claims
- Equitable adjustments
- Acceleration claims
- Differing site conditions
- Loss of efficiency claims
- Cardinal changes and abandonment claims
- Force majeure claims
- Liquidated damages
The role of experts in a construction dispute cannot be
overemphasized. Determining whether or not a contractor built the
project to specification, whether an architect or engineer properly
designed such specifications, or whether an owner made post-bid
demands inconsistent with the construction contract specs, usually
requires expert testimony. Putting together a team of qualified
experts to prosecute or defend a construction dispute can make the
difference in winning or losing such a case. JGLF will work with its
clients to get the best experts needed. South Carolina has a statute of limitations and a statute of repose
which can affect defective construction related claims. The statute
of repose has recently been amended, and any construction claim
should be analyzed to determine the applicability of the proper
statutory limitations on such a claim. Many different legal issues can arise in a construction case,
including but not limited to, those relating to express warranties,
implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose and habitability, agency, breach of contract, general
negligence, comparative and third-party negligence, unfair trade
practices act, joint and several liability, arbitration clauses,
choice of law clauses, choice of venue and forum clauses,
contractual and equitable indemnification, product liability,
insurance coverage, Contract Disputes Act, contribution, uniform
commercial code, payment and performance bonds, professional
negligence, spoliation, and mitigation of damages. We are prepared
to address all such issues in a professional manner and to
vigorously assert legal theories beneficial to our clients. Please
contact the Joe Griffith Law
Firm, LLC to prosecute or defend your construction related claims.
JGLF can be reached at 843-CALL-JOE (843-225-5563), or Contact The Law Firm via
the online form.
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