Construction Litigation

Advancing Your Projects to Successful Completion

In any phase of a construction project, problems can arise. Having experienced counsel advocating for your best interests is often critical to proficiently advancing projects. Our attorneys are adept in both the public and private sectors. And we have a track record of skillfully and cost effectively navigating projects to completion. That's why the Massachusetts Port Authority engaged Mintz to act as counsel for its $1.2 billion modernization project at Boston’s Logan Airport.

Awards

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Practice ranked National Tier 2 and Metropolitan Tier 1 in Boston, Construction Law & Litigation, "Best Law Firms" (2020)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Practice Co-chair recognized as “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation - Construction, Boston (2018 & 2019)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

3 attorneys recognized (2018)

Super Lawyers

5 Construction attorneys recognized (2017)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Practice ranked National Tier 2 and Regional Tier 1 in Boston, Construction Law & Litigation - Construction, “Best Law Firms” (2019)

Chambers USA

Practice ranked Band 1 in Massachusetts for Banking & Finance: Public Finance (2020)

Chambers USA

Multiple attorneys ranked in Band 1 for Massachusetts Construction Litigation

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

Practice ranked National Tier 2 and Metropolitan Tier 1 in Boston, Construction Law & Litigation, "Best Law Firms" (2021)

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.

Scope of Focus

Accident site crisis communications
Contract drafting and negotiations
Arbitration
Bid protests
Bondholder representation
Construction and design defects
Delay and disruption claims
Design / build contracting
Differing site conditions claims
Green buildings
Government contracts
Insurance issues
LEED
Litigation and mediation
Minority / women business enterprises

Additional Scope

OSHA
Owner / designer disputes
Payment and performance bond claims
Regulatory compliance and training
“Prompt pay” legislation
Subcontractor / supplier disputes
Termination cases
Union issues

Foundational Facts

Dispute experience encompassing virtually all forms of “horizontal” and “vertical” construction and development
Leadership positions in local and national construction industry groups, including the Construction Bar
Dispute resolution and transactional experience in the construction, engineering, environmental, real estate, and design sectors
Arbitration and litigation capabilities specific to the construction industry, including a strong network of expert witnesses, local counsel, and consultants

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Walsh Brothers, Inc. has been in business for 116 years and prides itself on long lasting client relationships that lead to repeat work. In recent years the industry has undergone many changes and it is very comforting to know that we can lean on the expertise of Mintz Levin to navigate through the many contractual changes that have occurred. We know that whenever Tony and the Mintz team are involved that Walsh is fully protected."

James BrosnanVice President & CFO, Walsh Brothers

Meet Mintz

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