CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Agreements the Define and Defend

Whether creating agreements from scratch or dismantling unfavorable terms, our expertise in construction law allows us to handle even the most complex contractual scenarios. Leveraging principles like promissory estoppel and implied agreements, we can establish enforceable contracts where none formally exist. When facing poorly crafted agreements, we uncover weaknesses, protect you from costly liabilities, and pursue nullification when necessary.

LITIGATION-READY CONTRACTS

At H&N, our contracts are our crown jewels, crafted with the foresight and rigor to withstand scrutiny. Anticipating potential disputes, we integrate litigation-tested provisions that ensure swift and decisive resolutions. From enforceable indemnity clauses to finely tuned dispute resolution mechanisms, every detail is designed to maximize your leverage in the face of conflict.

DUAL EXPERTISE IN CONTRACT FORMATION & LITIGATION

At H&N, our dual role as both contract drafters and litigators sets us apart. Unlike firms that pass off agreements to litigation teams, we handle every phase—from initial drafting to dispute resolution. This holistic approach guarantees consistency, clarity, and unmatched advocacy, ensuring your interests are protected at every step.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR EVERY STAKEHOLDER

We offer a full spectrum of tailored contract services for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals, including:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Precision-crafted agreements that ensure clarity, fairness, and alignment with your objectives.
Risk Management and Allocation: Anticipating potential disputes to create terms that minimize risk and protect your interests.
Project Delivery Systems: Expertise in design-build, cost-plus, lump sum, and other delivery methods to optimize contract success.
Change Order and Claims Provisions: Preparing for inevitable changes without disrupting progress.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR PROJECTS AT EVERY STAGE

From the drafting table to the courtroom, H&N is your strategic ally at every stage of your projects. With contracts built to withstand scrutiny and prevail in disputes, we give you the ultimate advantage. Our approach ensures consistency, clarity, and unparalleled protection, empowering you to focus on building with confidence. Trust us to deliver agreements as robust and resilient as the structures you create.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

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Built to Protect, Designed to Prevail

At H&N, we don’t just draft contracts; we engineer them with precision, anticipating challenges and embedding strategies that ensure you’re always in a position of strength. Whether you’re a contractor, owner, developer, subcontractor, or design professional, our contracts are meticulously crafted to align with your goals and ensure you’re positioned for strength at every turn.

Agreements That Define and Defend

Whether creating agreements from scratch or dismantling unfavorable terms, our expertise in construction law allows us to handle even the most complex contractual scenarios. Leveraging principles like promissory estoppel and implied agreements, we can establish enforceable contracts where none formally exist. When facing poorly crafted agreements, we uncover weaknesses, protect you from costly liabilities, and pursue nullification when necessary.

Litigation-Ready Contracts

At H&N, our contracts are our crown jewels, crafted with the foresight and rigor to withstand scrutiny. Anticipating potential disputes, we integrate litigation-tested provisions that ensure swift and decisive resolutions. From enforceable indemnity clauses to finely tuned dispute resolution mechanisms, every detail is designed to maximize your leverage in the face of conflict.

Dual Expertise in Contract Formation and Litigation

At H&N, our dual role as both contract drafters and litigators sets us apart. Unlike firms that pass off agreements to litigation teams, we handle every phase—from initial drafting to dispute resolution. This holistic approach guarantees consistency, clarity, and unmatched advocacy, ensuring your interests are protected at every step.

Comprehensive Services for Every Stakeholder

We offer a full spectrum of tailored contract services for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals, including:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Precision-crafted agreements that ensure clarity, fairness, and alignment with your objectives.
Risk Management and Allocation: Anticipating potential disputes to create terms that minimize risk and protect your interests.
Project Delivery Systems: Expertise in design-build, cost-plus, lump sum, and other delivery methods to optimize contract success.
Change Order and Claims Provisions: Preparing for inevitable changes without disrupting progress.

Future-Proof Your Projects At Every Stage

From the drafting table to the courtroom, H&N is your strategic ally at every stage of your projects. With contracts built to withstand scrutiny and prevail in disputes, we give you the ultimate advantage. Our approach ensures consistency, clarity, and unparalleled protection, empowering you to focus on building with confidence. Trust us to deliver agreements as robust and resilient as the structures you create.

PRIME CONTRACTS

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SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

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EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL AGREEMENTS

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS & UNION COMPLIANCE:

There’s no need to be intimidated by labor agreements; H&N makes it easy for you to focus on hiring the right talent. Not only will we review and negotiate your Project Labor Agreements (PLA’s), we’ll give you a simple, step-by-step compliance guide to keep you on track and ensure you are up to date with changes in labor laws. We have excellent relationships with local trade councils, and we’ll make sure your subcontractor agreements are in alignment with the master contract.

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LITIGATION

SERVICES

You don’t want to think about litigation… until you need to think about litigation.

Change orders

The speed of construction means that no one has time for attorneys to review change orders. That’s reality, so we have practical solutions for protecting you without creating a bottleneck. If we’re drafting, negotiating and enforcing your contracts, you can let the changes fly without worry.

Project labor agreements and Union compliance

There’s no need to be intimidated by labor agreements; H&N makes it easy for you to focus on hiring the right talent. Not only will we review and negotiate your Project Labor Agreements (PLA’s), we’ll give you a simple, step-by-step compliance guide to keep you on track. We have excellent relationships with local trade councils, and we’ll make sure your subcontractor agreements are in alignment with the master contract.

Torts and contracts

Contract and tort law protect you with remedies for breach, construction defects and negligence. It’s important that your attorney has deep knowledge of the different types of negligence and product liability, and how to apply the right legal theories when enforcing your rights.

Equipment and materials

Did you know… that the sale and leasing of equipment and materials has completely different rights and responsibilities from the rest of your contracts?

Most people are familiar with common law, which governs contracts with regard to services, insurance, employment and intangible assets. Equipment and materials contracts are different… they fall under Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2, and have different rules that affect risk of loss, product defects and remedies. These rules come into play when things are not ‘as expected.’ At H&N, we have deep expertise in UCC Article 2, and will structure and enforce your equipment and materials contracts to reflect the unique timelines, rights and remedies around nonconforming goods, shipping, inspection, acceptance and warranties.

Mechanics lien releases

In the construction industry, mechanics liens are a business reality. We protect and enforce your rights, and help you manage timelines and paperwork, including waivers and releases.

PRODUCT DEFECTS & WARRANTIES

Product defects are an unfortunate reality in construction. Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, distributors, installers, and sellers for losses caused by defective products. These cases often involve complex issues related to product design, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.

H&N specializes in investigating and litigating product liability claims, working with experts with specialized knowledge in product design, engineering, manufacturing processes, and safety regulations.

the validity of claims and providing expert testimony in litigation.

A product liability expert is a professional These experts are skilled in identifying defects, evaluating safety standards, and assessing whether a product meets industry and regulatory requirements.

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Defects are a reality in construction. Fittings are off, products are used for an unintended design… but do you know who’s responsible? If you can’t figure it out, you could end up absorbing both direct losses and downstream consequential losses. As your legal partner, H&N will speed up resolution by identifying the chain of responsibility, deciphering express and implied warranties and getting the most from your insurance protection.

[Did you know…. Strict liability (under tort law) applies when you purchase goods for your project. That means you don’t need to prove negligence if something is wrong, and the seller is responsible for consequential damages.]

We are masters at safeguarding against problems before they happen. Our contracts include proper exculpatory clauses and indemnifications that can be enforced whenever necessary. Talk to H&N before your next project…let’s build a plan together.

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PAYMENT RESOLUTION

It’s probably easy to imagine this scenario… you’ve paid your subcontractors, and your client hasn’t paid you. Now you have a cash flow shortage, and you’re paying interest on loans to cover the deficit. You haven’t even paid yourself.

Most contractors are familiar with some of the payment resolution tools that are available to them, such as mechanics liens, stop payment notice and payment/performance bonds. Instead of using these tools, however, most contractors settle for partial payments because they want to preserve their customer relationships.

We have a variety of tools in our belt to help you get paid, while preserving your relationships with your clients, your subcontractors and your suppliers. Billing dispute? We’ve got solutions. And, we know how to collect on liens and judgments so that you get paid.

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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Change orders

The speed of construction means that no one has time for attorneys to review change orders. That’s reality, so we have practical solutions for protecting you without creating a bottleneck. If we’re drafting, negotiating and enforcing your contracts, you can let the changes fly without worry.

Project labor agreements and Union compliance

There’s no need to be intimidated by labor agreements; H&N makes it easy for you to focus on hiring the right talent. Not only will we review and negotiate your Project Labor Agreements (PLA’s), we’ll give you a simple, step-by-step compliance guide to keep you on track. We have excellent relationships with local trade councils, and we’ll make sure your subcontractor agreements are in alignment with the master contract.

Torts and contracts

Contract and tort law protect you with remedies for breach, construction defects and negligence. It’s important that your attorney has deep knowledge of the different types of negligence and product liability, and how to apply the right legal theories when enforcing your rights.

Equipment and materials

Did you know… that the sale and leasing of equipment and materials has completely different rights and responsibilities from the rest of your contracts?

Most people are familiar with common law, which governs contracts with regard to services, insurance, employment and intangible assets. Equipment and materials contracts are different… they fall under Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2, and have different rules that affect risk of loss, product defects and remedies. These rules come into play when things are not ‘as expected.’ At H&N, we have deep expertise in UCC Article 2, and will structure and enforce your equipment and materials contracts to reflect the unique timelines, rights and remedies around nonconforming goods, shipping, inspection, acceptance and warranties.

Mechanics lien releases

In the construction industry, mechanics liens are a business reality. We protect and enforce your rights, and help you manage timelines and paperwork, including waivers and releases.

CONSTRUCTION FINANCE & LENDING

The complexity of the project finance arena, emergence of new structures, involvement of numerous parties require support from a law firm with the knowledge and resources to guide your involvement.

The H&L Finance Group represents the interests of majority and minority finance partners and sponsors, including institutional and private lenders, developers, suppliers and contractors. We have experience in risk identification and allocation aspects of numerous types of projects, as well as practical knowledge of financing methods and ensuing complications involving publicly funded undertakings as privatization project structures.

The H&L Finance Group provides a variety of finance services ranging from sophisticated partnership and limited liability company structures, to complex leveraged leases and off-balance sheet structured financings. H&L attorneys have the experience and resources necessary to accomplish an array of client objectives and interests, having served as counsel in complex financings, including:

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ASSET PROTECTION & RISK ALLOCATION

We live in a litigious society and it is vital to take adequate precautions to protect your assets. Our goal is to help you preserve relationships and deals while ensuring the protection of your property. H&N prepares you with an asset protection plan that maximizes the security of your property within the confines of the law so that if a dispute occurs, you are covered.

Our team has extensive experience in contract and tort law which provides you with remedies for breach, construction defects and negligence. It’s important that your attorney has deep knowledge of the different types of negligence and product liability, and how to apply the right legal theories when enforcing your rights.

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PROJECT COMPLIANCE

OUR PROJECT MANAGERS: YOUR KEY TO COMPLIANCE

H&N is committed to redefining the speed of construction without compromising the protections that safeguard your build. Every project you begin with H&N is assigned a legal project manager who understands your build, knows your contract and regulatory requirements, monitors your deadlines and works with you to ensure timely project compliance through each stage of construction. Our legal project managers have a deep understanding of the construction process and offer you creative guidance that align with each stage of development, including step-by-step compliance guides for each project, customized risk-management plans, monitoring compliance with insurance requirements, collective bargaining agreements, change orders, insurance requirements. Our document management systems maintain and organize important records (including certificates of insurance, releases, labor, vendor, and subcontractor agreements) – ensuring they remain available to you at each stage of construction.

Don’t miss another deadline…

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SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

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EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL AGREEMENTS

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS & UNION COMPLIANCE:

There’s no need to be intimidated by labor agreements; H&N makes it easy for you to focus on hiring the right talent. Not only will we review and negotiate your Project Labor Agreements (PLA’s), we’ll give you a simple, step-by-step compliance guide to keep you on track and ensure you are up to date with changes in labor laws. We have excellent relationships with local trade councils, and we’ll make sure your subcontractor agreements are in alignment with the master contract.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Agreements the Define and Defend

LITIGATION-READY CONTRACTS

DUAL EXPERTISE IN CONTRACT FORMATION & LITIGATION

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR EVERY STAKEHOLDER

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR PROJECTS AT EVERY STAGE

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Built to Protect, Designed to Prevail

Agreements That Define and Defend

Litigation-Ready Contracts

Dual Expertise in Contract Formation and Litigation

Comprehensive Services for Every Stakeholder

Future-Proof Your Projects At Every Stage

PRIME CONTRACTS

SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS

EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL AGREEMENTS

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

CHANGE ORDERS

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Hammer & Nails Law.

The right tool for the job.

Agreements the Define and Defend

LITIGATION-READY CONTRACTS

DUAL EXPERTISE IN CONTRACT FORMATION & LITIGATION

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR EVERY STAKEHOLDER

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR PROJECTS AT EVERY STAGE

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Built to Protect, Designed to Prevail

Agreements That Define and Defend

Litigation-Ready Contracts

Dual Expertise in Contract Formation and Litigation

Comprehensive Services for Every Stakeholder

Future-Proof Your Projects At Every Stage