Cotney is well-known for its experience in the world of underground utility law. We have published dozens of articles for roadway and underground trade publications and have litigated dozens of cases involving underground utilities on the trial court and appellate levels. We handle everything from the negotiation and drafting of contract documents to navigating bids and bid protests to the litigation of disputes on the trial and appellate levels. As a member of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) and the Southern Utility Contractors Association (SUCA), we actively support the industry as well as have several employees that worked in the industry prior to joining Cotney. 

Sample Experience:

  • Representation of Underground Utility Contractor in dispute with General Contractor on $10 million dollar project.
  • Representation of City in $2 million dispute with Underground Utility Contractor.
  • Defense of Underground Utility Contractor of OSHA citations arising from jobsite fatality.

Represent

Our familiarity with underground utility and infrastructure law allows us to both defend and prosecute claims related to:

  • Delays
  • Liquidated Damages
  • Acceleration Claims
  • Terminations for Convenience and Default
  • Construction Defects
  • Warranty Issues
  • Extra Work Claims
  • Differing Site Conditions
  • Cardinal Change
  • Impact Claims
  • Suspension of Work
  • Payment Disputes
  • Dispute Review Board and other ADR forums
  • Blacklist Defense