Overview

O’Hagan Meyer resolves construction disputes efficiently to protect project timelines, control risk, and preserve business relationships across complex developments.

Construction projects are inherently complex, involving multiple parties, detailed contracts, and demanding schedules, and when disputes arise, they can escalate quickly, increasing costs, delaying completion, and straining key relationships. We help clients navigate these challenges with practical, business-focused litigation and dispute resolution strategies tailored to the construction industry.

We represent a broad range of participants across the construction lifecycle, including owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, sureties, insurers, and construction managers. Our attorneys understand how projects are built and where disputes typically arise, allowing us to evaluate claims early, identify key issues, and position clients for efficient and favorable outcomes.

Our approach is grounded in practical experience across all phases of construction, from design and planning through project closeout. We regularly advise clients on contract formation, risk allocation, and claim preservation, which provides a strong foundation when disputes proceed to formal resolution. This experience informs our work in matters involving:

Project delays, disruption, and acceleration claims

Defective and non-conforming work allegations

Design errors and design professional liability

Payment disputes, including progress payments and retainage

Insurance coverage and surety-related issues

Our team includes attorneys with backgrounds in construction, architecture, and engineering, allowing us to analyze technical issues effectively, evaluate expert opinions, and develop fact-driven strategies suited to complex disputes. In multi-party matters, we coordinate across stakeholders to manage risk, maintain consistency, and address overlapping legal, contractual, and insurance issues.

Construction disputes are often document-intensive, involve multiple experts, and require careful cost management. We work closely with clients to develop strategies that align with business objectives, including:

Early case assessment and evaluation of exposure

Identification of opportunities for resolution through negotiation or mediation

Strategic use of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

Preparation for effective advocacy in trial or administrative proceedings

Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while minimizing disruption to ongoing projects and preserving critical business relationships. When litigation is necessary, we represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and proceedings before administrative agencies and contract appeals boards nationwide. Our attorneys also serve as mediators and arbitrators in construction disputes, bringing additional perspective to resolving complex matters.