Construction contracts
Contract preparation, review, and dispute guidance with attention to scope, payment terms, change orders, and the allocation of project risk.
Construction law · Established 2012
Your project.
Your business.
Our resolve.
Our attorneys bring over 30 years of experience in construction law matters. We stand with contractors and subcontractors, with particular expertise in evaluating delay claims and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule issues.
Washington DC · Maryland · Virginia · Southern Pennsylvania
A STRONG FOUNDATION.A CLEAR WAY FORWARD.
Over 30 years of attorney experience in construction law.Delay Claims / CPM Schedules / Labor / Mediation
The firm
Construction is your business.
Protecting it is ours.
Established in 2012, Construction Legal & Advisors Group PLLC focuses on the legal challenges that shape construction businesses. We serve contractors and subcontractors across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and southern Pennsylvania.
Our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in construction law matters, including expertise in delay claim evaluation and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule issues. From contract terms and engineering disputes to labor claims and project conflict, we bring that experience to the decisions that matter. Our approach combines firm advocacy with practical attention to the commercial realities of your work.
Whenever appropriate, we pursue mediation and other alternative dispute resolution options to help clients address conflict and move forward.
Connect with our firm ↗Our expertise
Focused counsel.
From agreement to resolution.
Support for the contractor and subcontractor alike, throughout the life of a project.
Construction & engineering disputes
Representation in conflicts involving project performance, design and engineering issues, disputed changes, and contractor–subcontractor relationships, with particular expertise in evaluating delay claims and CPM schedule issues.
Labor & employment defense
Experienced representation in labor disputes, National Labor Relations Board matters, and defense of Fair Labor Standards Act claims.
Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
A practical forum for addressing construction and business conflict. We emphasize mediation whenever it offers a suitable path toward resolution.
Loss prevention
Proactive counsel to identify potential sources of loss, strengthen documentation, and address disputes before they disrupt your business.
Risk management
Guidance on contractual exposure, project practices, and labor concerns to help construction businesses make informed decisions.
Delay claims & CPM schedules
When the schedule is disputed,
the details matter.
Delay claims require a clear understanding of what happened, when it happened, and how it affected the work. We bring construction law expertise to the evaluation of delay claims and Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule issues for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Our attorneys’ more than 30 years of construction law experience informs a practical assessment of schedule evidence, contractual responsibilities, and the strengths and challenges of a claim.
Delay claim evaluation
Evaluate the claimed causes of delay, supporting project records, notice requirements, and contractual provisions to assess a claim or develop a defense.
CPM schedule issues
Examine baseline schedules, schedule updates, critical path impacts, sequencing, and questions of concurrent delay in the context of the dispute.
A path toward resolution
Use a focused evaluation of delay and schedule issues to inform negotiation, mediation, and dispute strategy, keeping your business objectives in view.
Labor disputes & defense
Protect your business.
Address labor disputes with confidence.
Labor disputes can affect your workforce, operations, and financial stability. Our experience includes NLRB cases and defending clients in FLSA cases, with counsel grounded in the demands of construction businesses.
NLRB matters
Representation in National Labor Relations Board proceedings and labor disputes, including matters involving allegations of unfair labor practices.
FLSA defense
Defense of clients facing Fair Labor Standards Act claims, including wage and hour disputes concerning overtime, pay practices, and employee classification.
Practical risk guidance
Attention to employment practices, records, and emerging concerns, with mediation and negotiated resolution considered when appropriate to the matter.
Alternative dispute resolution
A dispute does not have to
define your project.
Our mediation experience is central to our approach to construction conflict. A structured conversation can help parties clarify the issues, evaluate their options, and work toward an agreement.
We consider mediation whenever possible and appropriate, keeping your business objectives at the center of the process.
Ask about mediation01 / UNDERSTAND
Clarify the issues.
Identify the disputed terms, project history, and interests that need to be addressed.
02 / EXPLORE
Evaluate a path forward.
Consider mediation in light of the dispute, the parties, and your commercial goals.
03 / RESOLVE
Work toward agreement.
Pursue practical terms while preserving your ability to make informed decisions.
For your next step
Start with a clear conversation.
Whether a dispute has already arisen or you want to reduce risk before a project begins, tell us the general nature of your matter.
Contractors & subcontractors
Our focus includes both contractors and subcontractors. Contact us about contract concerns, project conflict, labor disputes, or risk management needs.
Considering mediation?
Reach out to discuss the nature of the dispute and whether mediation may be appropriate. Any neutral mediation role and representation role will be clarified before engagement.
Preparing your initial inquiry
Share your name, company, preferred contact information, and a brief description of the issue. Please do not send confidential documents or sensitive details until we have completed a conflict review and agreed on next steps.
Contact our firm
Let's discuss your next step.
Serving Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and southern Pennsylvania. Initial inquiries are subject to conflict review. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney–client relationship.