Construction
Hinshaw attorneys provide tailored counsel to design professionals, developers, general contractors, lenders, owners, subcontractors, suppliers and others.
Dispute Resolution Services
Our attorneys have vast experience handling a myriad of disputes arising in construction projects. Cases that we handle on a daily basis involve:
- Asbestos and other toxic torts
- Bankruptcies
- Breach of contract
- Complex litigation
- Construction defect claims and litigation
- Construction delays
- Disputes among and with contractors and subcontractors
- Environmental, including contamination and allegations of legal non-compliance
- Insurance
- Land use
- Mechanics’ liens
- Product liability
Transactional Services
We offer a full range of transactional services involving contracting, finance, regulatory and statutory compliance, and other issues. For example, we commonly advise and counsel our clients on:
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Acquisitions and dispositions of property and materials
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Bankruptcy workouts and protecting interests against bankrupt parties
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Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
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Government relations and regulatory compliance
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Insurance
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Mergers and acquisitions
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Procurement of design and construction services, and related contract drafting and negotiation
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Regulatory and administrative reviews
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Surety bonds
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Taxes
Corporate Services
We help both new ventures and long-established industry leaders with the full range of corporate legal matters. Among many other activities, we routinely assist construction clients with:
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Business organization and operation
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Labor and employment issues such as collective bargaining, dealing with strikes, employer’s liability, hiring and terminations
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Registration of marks and assistance with other intellectual property activities
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Reorganizations
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Risk Management Services
Helping our clients prepare for potential challenges is one of our core strengths. We assist construction industry clients in such matters as: