Construction

Advancing Your Projects to Successful Completion

In any phase of a construction project, problems can arise. Having broad experience in both construction disputes and transactions, our attorneys will advocate for your best interests to advance your projects. We are adept in both the public and private sectors. And we have a track record of skillfully and cost effectively navigating projects from inception to completion. That's why General Electric engaged Mintz to represent them in all phases of construction related to the company's new headquarters in Boston, MA.

Awards

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Practice Co-chair recognized as "Lawyer of the Year," Litigation - Construction, Boston (2018)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

3 attorneys recognized (2018)

Super Lawyers

3 attorneys recognized (2017)

Our Experience

GE Completes Billion-Dollar Dredging Project Ahead of Schedule

Mintz assisted GE with procurement, contract operations, and litigation risk management associated with a $1.7 billion environmental cleanup of PCBs in the Hudson River in New York and manufacturing sites along the river.

Wynn MA, LLC Awarded License to Construct Resort & Casino

Mintz and ML Strategies helped Wynn MA, LLC secure a license for a $2+ billion resort & casino project in Everett, Massachusetts. The Mintz team worked through the legislative process and helped Wynn obtain state and local permits and secure a Massachusetts Gaming Commission license.

Our Approach

Our attorneys are keenly aware of the significant costs — in dollars and lost time — that arise when projects face conflict. We collaborate with you to craft a cohesive and tailored approach to avoid problems and, when necessary, solve them. In a practical and timely manner.

Whether you are an owner, contractor, design professional, university, or global public company, our team is right for you. We have worked with all of you — and this gives us the much-needed perspective to adeptly anticipate and identify potential issues, roadblocks, and solutions.

Foundational Facts

Dispute resolution and transactional experience encompassing virtually all forms of “horizontal” and “vertical” construction and development
Broad project experience in the transportation, multifamily, industrial, educational, retail, non-profit, hospital, and technology sectors
Arbitration and litigation capabilities specific to the construction industry, including a strong network of expert witnesses, local counsel, and consultants
Leadership positions in local and national construction industry groups, including the ABA Forum on Construction Law

Transactional Capabilities

Contract drafting and negotiations
Design-assist
Design-bid-build
Design-build
Dispute avoidance
Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)
Government contracts
Integrated project delivery
LEED and green
construction
Minority / women business enterprises
OSHA
Public-private partnerships (P3)
Turnkey

Dispute Resolution

Accident site crisis communications
Arbitration / litigation / mediation
Bid protests
Bondholder representation
Construction and design defects
Delay and disruption claims
Differing site conditions claims
Indemnification agreements
Insurance issues
Liquidated damages
Mechanic's liens
Owner / designer disputes
Payment and performance bond claims
Regulatory compliance and training
Subcontractor / supplier disputes
Termination
Union issues
Warranties

Meet Mintz

Our multidisciplinary Construction team represents contractors, owners, developers, and public authorities on a wide range of construction-related issues in the public and private sectors.