Posts Written By: Don Gregory

Contractor Recovers Delay + Disruption Damages, Including Extended Home Office Overhead, Against State

In another victory for our firm against the State, the Court of Appeals on May 9th affirmed Judge Crawford’s well-reasoned decision from the Court of Claims in all respects. Wood Electric, Inc. v. OFCC, Case No. 16AP-643. In this case, the electrical contractor was delayed and disrupted by the failure of the general contractor to […]

AIA A201: 2017 Changes

Every 10 years, AIA revises a particular document. This year the A201 General Conditions are being modified. Most of the changes are “no big deal” with a few exceptions noted below: 1.1.8 The Initial Decision Maker (normally the Architect) shall be impartial to both Owner and Contractor, and shall not be liable for decisions in […]

How to Build Successful Projects: A Guide for Owners + Developers

Construction law attorneys Don Gregory + Mike Madigan hosted a seminar that focused on the risks that threaten the common goals of building on time and within budget. The presentation features essential and pragmatic tools for owners and developers to create a successful project. View the presentation

Minimizing Your Risk + Avoiding Legal Problems

The best way to deal with legal problems is to avoid them in the first place. In this presentation, Don Gregory focuses on how to minimize your risk and avoid legal problems in the construction world. Topics discussed include the top risks in today’s construction, conditional bids, and killer contract clauses. View entire presentation

5 Steps to Protect Your Claim

It is not unusual for contractors to experience impacts beyond their control that delay or disrupt their work. While each contract requires a little different approach, if you follow these basic steps you should be in a good position to seek redress on your claim for additional time or money. Request a Time Extension in […]