Alabama Residential, Commercial and Public Works Projects
In its Alabama construction law and litigation practice, The Greer Law Firm, P.C. ("the Firm") represents owners, developers, architects/engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and rental companies in connection with claims and disputes arising from residential, commercial and public works construction projects in Alabama. The Firm provides general advice relating to issues that develop during and after the completion of Alabama construction projects and, depending on the client's legal position and objectives, files and defends lawsuits or arbitration proceedings relating to the following issues:
- Obligations, responsibilities, rights and remedies under residential, commercial and government construction contracts in Alabama, including the interpretation of ambiguous contract provisions;
- Obligations, responsibilities, rights and remedies under payment and performance bonds relating to public and private construction projects in Alabama;
- Obligations, responsibilities, rights and remedies under state and federal statutes involving construction projects in Alabama, including the Miller Act (Federal Projects), the Alabama Little Miller Act (Alabama Public Projects), the Alabama Prompt Pay Act, and Alabama Code provisions relating to mechanics' liens and materialmens' liens;
- Preparation, filing, and enforcement of mechanics' liens and materialmens' liens arising in connection with Alabama construction projects;
- Collection of unpaid debts arising from labor, materials and rental equipment furnished to Alabama construction projects;
- Miscellaneous claims and disputes arising from Alabama construction projects, including those relating to the following: deficient plans and specifications; site conditions; scope of work; change orders; delays; indemnification; insurance coverage; liquidated damages; breach of express or implied warranties; and termination;
- Defective construction, materials and workmanship relating to Alabama construction projects; and
- Foundation and water infiltration problems in Alabama residential construction projects.
Additional Alabama Construction Law Services
In addition to the foregoing, the Firm (i) provides advice in connection with contract negotiations and contract review, (ii) prepares certain construction-related documents, including pre-contribution notices, joint check agreements, and waivers, releases and satisfaction of liens, (iii) prepares notices of intent to file a lien, (iv) prepares, files and enforces verified statements of lien, and (v) recommends common-sense modifications to existing client construction-related documents which are tailored to the client's requirements and designed to maximize the client's interests.
Learn About Your Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities As Soon As Possible
If you or your business have encountered a problem relating to a residential, commercial or public works project in Alabama, or if you believe a problem is developing, then it is very important that you learn about your rights, obligations and responsibilities immediately from an Alabama construction lawyer. While it is certainly possible to resolve some problems on your own, it is equally possible that you may be facing a legal issue that could get worse unexpectedly, making it more difficult and more expensive to resolve; and time may be working against you. Depending on the facts, the parties and the time line of the project, delay in consulting an Alabama construction lawyer could negatively affect your legal position and the outcome of your case.
Construction projects are generally fluid and time driven, involving ongoing communication and resource allocation among the parties and contractors. Throughout a project, each party has important interests to protect and critical decisions to make. Since important interests can also give rise to conflicting interests, construction projects often produce unforeseen and hotly contested issues and problems - at the worst possible moment. When such issues first arises, there is often a very narrow window of time to take action; and that is when an Alabama construction lawyer can perhaps have the biggest impact on your bottom line. As a general rule, a lawyer is better able to solve a legal problem if the client calls before the matter gets out of control. In a legitimate and understandable effort to save money on lawyers, clients often make the problem worse by delay or inaction.
Please Contact The Greer Law Firm
The strength of your legal position and the remedies available will not, of course, be the same in every construction project; but, depending on the facts, the parties and the time line of the project, and how soon you make contact after a problem arises, an Alabama construction lawyer will be able to evaluate your position, identify the key issues and develop a strategy designed to protect your best interests and achieve a successful result.
If you need an experienced and effective Alabama construction lawyer who will identify and diligently protect your best interests, aggressively advocate your position, provide cost-effective legal services and consistently maintain a policy of responsiveness and accessibility, then please contact me today so the Firm can start fighting for you tomorrow.
The Firm's client base includes individuals and businesses that are geographically diverse. A considerable percentage are located in the Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions of Jefferson County, Alabama, and Shelby County, Alabama; but a virtually equal percentage reside or conduct business in counties throughout Alabama or have principal offices located throughout the United States, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. A significant portion of the Firm's practice is derived from referrals by out-of-state lawyers, including serving as Alabama counsel for out-of-state litigants and handling miscellaneous Alabama matters for in-house counsel.
The Greer Law Firm, P.C.
2101 4th Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Direct Dial: 205.823.7803
Direct Fax: 205.823.1614
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