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When’s The Right Time to Seek Construction Legal Counsel Part 2 featured image

When’s The Right Time to Seek Construction Legal Counsel Part 2

There’s no time like the present to make sure that your interests are protected from a legal standpoint. While it seems like the appropriate time to use an Orlando construction attorney is when you have to deal with a payment issue or litigation, it’s actually their assistance that can help you avoid these issues. And it’s preparation for legal issues on a construction project that can save you a great deal of time and money. A little spending now saves a lot of spending later.

In the first part of this series, we address the actions that Orlando construction attorneys can take on your behalf to protect you during construction projects. Of course, conflicts and accidents are going to happen, regardless of preparation, and a construction lawyer can help you with that as well.

Here are a few more instances where it’s important to seek construction legal counsel.

Dealing with Risk

One of the primary jobs of a construction attorney is to assess risk in a variety of areas, including your contracts. They can analyze a contract and determine whether or not you are taking on too much risk and make recommendations for addressing the issue. They can also help you deal with changes in relationships with owners, developers, designers, or subcontractors that can present a risk to you.

Dealing with Claims

An Orlando construction attorney is your primary line of defense when a claim is filed against you or if you are filing a claim. In either case, they can assess the details of the case and work on your half to protect your interests. They will be skilled in all areas of conflict resolution, whether it’s mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Dealing with Injuries or OSHA Activity

Injuries on a jobsite can set off a chain of events that can cause activities to come to a screeching halt. When they happen, construction legal counsel can deal with lawsuits and claims that may spring from it. Also, if a worksite incident leads to an launch of an OSHA investigation, a construction lawyer can represent you.

To request a consultation with an Orlando construction attorney, please call us today at 407.378.6575 or submit our contact request form.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.