Construction Practice [Severson & Werson]

Construction

For over thirty-five years, Severson attorneys have specialized in efficiently resolving construction problems. These lawyers have represented design professionals, contractors, and owners in a wide range of projects including manufacturing facilities, municipal works, transportation projects, commercial high-rises, dams, pipelines, geothermal projects, and residential projects. This experience, combined with a practical, problem-oriented approach, has created an effective organization for resolving construction disputes.

The firm’s attorneys have substantial experience in handling delay and disruption claims, changed conditions claims, and defective performance claims, as well as claims arising from failure of payment. Severson lawyers have lectured nationally on the handling of these types of claims.

Litigation

The firm’s construction litigation practice has included virtually every type of dispute resolution device used in the construction industry. The firm was a leader in developing mediation as an alternative to litigation. In addition, Severson attorneys have actively used arbitration, mini-trial, and other alternative dispute resolution procedures. By active involvement during the course of a construction project, the firm’s attorneys also attempt to resolve disputes before litigation commences and to properly advise the client concerning pre-litigation strategies.

Transactional

Severson attorneys also have a significant consulting practice in the construction field, regularly engaging in contract negotiation and the drafting of construction agreements. The firm also advises construction professionals concerning contracting, professional, and office practices.

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