REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

Songstad, Randall & Ulich represents a diverse clientele and provides a variety of services for real estate and construction companies within the State of California. The Firm represents large and small clients in all sectors of the real estate and construction industry, as well as owners and developers of construction projects. Industry clients include developers, general contractors, construction managers, sub-contractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, and sureties. The Firm's experience encompasses all types of projects, including industrial, commercial, and residential facilities as well as the expertise required in the areas of project labor agreements and labor relations, contract negotiations, environmental, insurance, real estate development, corporate structuring and transactions.

The Firm's real estate and construction attorneys are experienced trial attorneys with successful track records in complex construction cases. Experience includes disputes arising out of the timelines and cost of projects, as well as problems with the finished project resulting from design defects or construction workmanship, mechanic liens, title questions, and lis pendens issues. The Firm’s attorneys also provide advice to developers and contractors regarding licensing, contracts, insurance and liability issues and counsels architects and engineers regarding contract negotiation and liability issues.

The Firm's real estate and construction attorneys have vigorously litigated cases in California State Court, defended appeals in the California Court of Appeals, and handled numerous arbitrations and mediations. Additionally, organizations, such as the Building Industry Association, have sought the Firm’s expertise in the preparation of amicus briefs and speaking engagements.

The Firm understands the expense of the formal dispute resolution process and staffs such matters in close consultation with the client. The Firm's experienced paralegal staff and computer litigation support tools are important aids in handling document intensive construction disputes effectively.