Shields Mott Lund - Attorneys and Counsellors at law

Practice Areas

 

Construction Industry

Many members of the firm possess extensive backgrounds in the construction field. Two of the firm’s members wrote the book, “Louisiana Construction Law” published by HLK GlobalCommunications, Inc. and available online. This expertise in conjunction with our extensive construction law background gives the firm a working understanding of the significant regulatory, technical and business issues that face any construction project. The firm represents contractors, surety companies, owners and design professionals in all manner of construction industry disputes. Prior specific experience includes handling all types of structural failures, masonry failures, built-up roof failures, soils failure, various types of leakage and seepage problems, window wall and glass failures, sealant and caulking failures, interior and exterior finish failures, delay and acceleration claims, payment issues, construction insurance claims, and design professional errors and omissions, as well as more esoteric types of industry claims (including Louisiana public and private works claims, and Miller Act and United States Government claims). Firm lawyers lecture regularly to groups comprising all aspects of the industry on numerous industry topics.

Our lawyers provide a full range of construction related services including:

  • Construction litigation in Federal, State and Administrative Courts
  • Negotiation and drafting of contract documents
  • Mechanic’s and materialman’s lien claims
  • Performance and payment bond claims
  • Claims preparation and analysis
  • Bid protests
  • Labor and employment law
  • Corporate law
  • Real Estate law
  • Business litigation
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Contract disputes act claims
  • Surety bond issues
  • Mold claims
  • Project documentation
  • Insurance coverage
  • Miller Act claims
  • Termination for default defense
  • Code regulations
  • Construction defects
  • Differing site conditions
  • Mediating and arbitrating construction claims
  • Public and Private Work Acts claims