Construction Law

Motschenbacher & Blattner llp advises, represents and defends owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design professionals in construction related matters and disputes on public and private projects in Oregon and Washington.

Construction Contracts. Our attorneys are experienced in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of contracts involved in the construction industry, including prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, master agreements, design services agreements, consultant agreements, joint venture agreements, and partnership agreements.

Lien, Bond and Payment Claims. Our attorneys are experienced with filing, prosecuting and defending construction lien claims, bond claims, and payment claims on public and private projects. We are also experienced in assisting in the exercise of suspension of work, termination and withholding of payment rights.

Delay, Impact and Other Construction Claims. Our work involves preparation, review, presentation and resolution of claims for additional compensation and other damages due to various events encountered during a construction project, including changes, defective work, differing site conditions, impacts and delays.

Construction Defect and Warranty Claims. Our work involves defending and prosecuting defect claims on behalf of our industry clients, including communicating with insurance companies and pursuing claims for insurance coverage.

Resolution of Construction Disputes. We are experienced in the active resolution of construction disputes by negotiation and mediation, and when necessary, arbitration and litigation. We practice before the state and federal courts in Oregon and Washington. We are also experienced appearing before the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and other state agencies in the administrative process.

Construction Industry Involvement. We are actively involved in promoting the construction industry through our involvement in various construction trade and industry associations, including legislative issues impacting the industry.