Construction Law

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ES Law has built a solid foundation of legal experience in Construction Law

Learn How the Attorneys of ES Law’s Construction Law Practice Can Assist You Today

Whether drafting contracts, assisting in the planning phase, or litigating any level of a defect case, ES Law’s respected team of lawyers can provide strong, effective legal counsel. ES Law’s attorneys understand the dynamics of construction projects and how to guide clients through potential disputes.

Construction Litigation

ES Law’s has decades of experience prosecuting and defending cases dealing with inadequate contract administration, design and construction defects, pay disputes, project scheduling problems, deficient plans and specifications, construction liens and bond claims, faulty site conditions, and other construction issues.

Contract Review & Construction Planning

ES Law assists with all phases of construction, including negotiation and drafting of construction agreements, review of construction documents, obtaining necessary permits and administrative authorizations, and consultation regarding any legal issues arising throughout the construction process.

Surety Bond Claims

Our attorneys work with bond companies to investigate and evaluate surety bond claims. ES Law is prepared to litigate whenever necessary.

Professional Negligence Defense

Architects, engineers, and other design professionals face unique risks in their professions. ES Law helps its clients resolve design and construction problems prior to litigation when appropriate, and when necessary, provides aggressive and effective representation throughout the litigation process.

Recognized and Respected

Our attorneys are recognized and respected throughout the construction industry and the legal community. Many ES Law’s attorneys regularly appear as lecturers on construction-related topics at seminars across the country, which provides us the opportunity to not just keep abreast of developments in the construction industry but to serve as thought leaders helping to shape how those developments are received by the legal community. Our legal acumen and our extensive experience in construction-related claims make ES Law the perfect addition to our clients’ construction team. Whether you are experiencing an issue with the construction of a home or a complex commercial project, our team is here to assist you.

Recent Construction Law News

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Common Questions

What types of construction law services does Erickson & Sederstrom provide? Erickson & Sederstrom provides comprehensive construction law services including construction litigation, contract review and drafting, surety bond claims, and professional negligence defense for architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
Do you handle construction litigation in Nebraska? Yes — we prosecute and defend cases involving inadequate contract administration, design and construction defects, pay disputes, project scheduling problems, deficient plans and specifications, construction liens and bond claims, faulty site conditions, and other construction issues.
Can you assist with contract review and construction planning? Yes — we assist with negotiation and drafting of construction agreements, review of construction documents, obtaining necessary permits and administrative authorizations, and consultation regarding any legal issues arising throughout the construction process.
Do you work with bond companies on surety bond claims? Yes — we investigate and evaluate surety bond claims on behalf of bond companies and litigate whenever necessary.
Do you defend architects and engineers in professional negligence claims? Yes — we help architects, engineers, and other design professionals resolve design and construction problems prior to litigation when appropriate, and provide aggressive and effective representation throughout the litigation process when necessary.
Who are the construction law attorneys at Erickson & Sederstrom? Thomas J. Culhane (Of Counsel, Omaha), Alana D. Mitchem (Associate, Omaha), Matthew B. Reilly (Shareholder, Omaha), and Matthew V. Rusch (Shareholder, Omaha).