Chattanooga Construction Dispute Lawyers

Barry L. Abbott is a proud member and serves on the Executive Board (2024-Current) of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel.

Construction projects involving residential, commercial or industrial property can become a complex process. Unfortunately, disputes between contractors, subcontractors, and owners arise in many projects. Before starting a project, all participants should be aware of the risks associated with construction disputes and prepare for potential conflicts by consulting with our experienced construction lawyers. Our construction litigation lawyers are available to provide the perfect option for helping you resolve issues that may arise throughout the construction process before those problems become your worst nightmare. In many cases, early intervention by one of our skilled construction litigation attorneys can lead to avoiding litigation and finishing the project.

Construction projects are often complex and involve multiple people, materials, and processes. This can lead to disputes arising in various areas. Examples of construction disputes can include but are not limited to the following:

• Delays: These disputes involve disagreements over when various stages of construction should be performed and completed or whether critical deadlines have been missed. Construction scheduling issues can cause delays in the completion of the project which can lead to a significant economic impact on all involved parties.
• Non-Payment:Many times, the first sign of trouble on a construction project is when the contractor, subcontractors and material suppliers stop getting paid. When payment is denied or delayed, then subcontractors and material suppliers want assurances that they will be paid for work in progress. It is important to understand your rights under the law. Prompt resolution of the payment issues can be the difference between conclusion of the project on time and within budget and years of litigation.
• Cost Overruns: Contracts are often established between parties involving set fees for specific tasks. Change orders are routinely requested over the course of construction to address revisions to the plans or construction methods and materials; however, when the project costs exceed what was initially agreed upon (or whenever change orders are disputed), disputes arise. Cost overruns and change order issues can also force a delay in payment for services rendered or for delivery of materials, termination of contractors, subcontractors and workers on the project and backcharges.
• Design Changes: It is not uncommon for the plans, drawings and specifications for the project are revised, changed and updated during the construction phase of a project. Typically, these changes prompt change order requests; however, if the change orders are not approved or the parties dispute the scope, necessity, scheduling or cost of the proposed changes, these construction disputes can quickly become expensive and time consuming.
• Poor Workmanship: Quality control issues such as mistakes made during installation, improper methods and means or incorrect use of materials can lead to expensive disputes over who is responsible for those mistakes and how much compensation will be required if repairs need to be made.

Disputes involving construction can quickly boil over and become an expensive problem before you know it. That’s why it is imperative to team up with a law firm that understands the complex and technical nature of the construction industry. This is where our civil litigation team comes into play. Backed by more decades of combined experience, our firm takes a pragmatic approach when tackling the management of litigation challenges. Abbott, Weiss & Faith can represent owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, insurance companies, tenants, sellers, and purchasers in all of their construction issues and disputes.

What Our Team Can Do for You When Construction Disputes Arise

Our construction lawyers pair technical knowledge from decades of handling construction disputes with unmatched dispute resolution skills to help you find the most realistic and practical path forward to reach the ultimate resolution of your construction dispute.

Whether the case involves payment, performance issues, workmanship disputes, scope of work disputes, change orders, contract drafting and negotiation, procurement advice, bid disputes and protests, non-insured commercial contract disputes, claims and requests for equitable adjustment, insurance coverage, or construction defects and losses, Abbott, Weiss & Faith will fight for you.

You can feel comfortable knowing that our firm can successfully handle your construction dispute. 

Get the experienced legal help you need by contacting Abbott, Weiss & Faith. Schedule an initial consultation with one of our Chattanooga construction litigation attorneys by calling (423) 264-2206 today.