Construction and Real Estate

Construction Litigation: EMH represents developers, contractors, subcontractors, building owners and architects in a wide variety of litigation arising out of the construction process. These claims are litigated across the country in federal and state courts and in alternative dispute resolution forums. EMH also helps draft construction contracts and counsels clients on litigation avoidance. EMH possesses vast experience in the following areas of construction law:

·         Adjoining landowner disputes

·         Catastrophic building system failures

·         Construction and design defects

·         Design changes, deficiencies and defects

·         Insolvency and bankruptcy issues

·         Insurance coverage claims

·         Mechanics’ liens and payment bond claims

·         Permitting and regulatory issues

·         Project delays, disruption and schedule changes

·         Public bidding matters such as bid protests, contractor qualifications and debarment

·         Surety issues

·         Warranty and workmanship claims

Real Estate Litigation: EMH represents businesses and individuals in a broad array of real estate disputes. EMH is well versed in the following areas of real estate litigation:

·         Breach of contract, lease or purchase agreement claims

·         Specific performance actions to enforce a buyer's rights under a purchase agreement

·         Claims of fraud, misrepresentation or material nondisclosure against sellers or brokers

·         Commercial lease disputes, including actions for eviction or unlawful detainer

·         Zoning and land-use disputes

·         Eminent domain or condemnation disputes

·         Property and boundary disputes, including easement, boundary or encroachment claims

·         Quiet title actions

·         Other commercial or residential real estate litigation