Construction Law

Construction Law Attorneys in Greensboro, NC

Construction projects demand tight coordination among owners, lenders, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. When that coordination breaks down—over scope, schedule, payment, or performance—disputes can escalate quickly. Higgins Benjamin’s construction law attorneys provide practical, business-minded counsel aimed at keeping projects moving and resolving conflict efficiently—whether early in planning or after a claim has been filed.

We regularly advise clients across the construction industry and design professions, and we have litigated, arbitrated, and mediated matters ranging from single change-order disagreements to complex multi-party disputes involving major delays and project disruption.

Talk with a construction lawyer: If you’re facing a contract issue, payment dispute, delay claim, defect allegation, or closeout problem, reach out through our Contact Us page or call 1.336.273.1600.

Who We Represent

Our construction practice is built around understanding how construction businesses and projects actually operate—from procurement and contracting through closeout. We routinely work with:

Owners (private and public), developers, and lenders
General contractors and construction managers
Specialty trades, subcontractors, and suppliers
Architects, engineers, and other design professionals
Sureties and bond principals (when applicable)

Contract Drafting and Contract Negotiations

Construction is driven by contracts—and many disputes are avoidable when risk is allocated clearly from the start. We help clients draft, review, negotiate, and enforce agreements designed to reduce ambiguity, protect payment rights, and set realistic expectations for scope, schedule, and change management.

Typical contract work includes:

Prime contracts, subcontracts, and supply agreements
Change order and claims procedures
Indemnity, insurance, and risk transfer provisions
Scheduling, delay allocation, and liquidated damages clauses
Payment terms, retainage, and closeout requirements

Construction-Related Legal Claims

When problems arise, construction claims often involve overlapping legal and technical issues. Common matters include:

Nonpayment of labor and materials
Breach of contract / contract default
Construction defect claims
Builder’s risk and general liability issues
Property damage or injury claims connected to project activity
Claims involving design professionals (architects/engineers)

Construction Disputes

Disputes frequently involve one (or more) of these themes: payment, quality, time, or performance. We help clients evaluate disputes with both legal and business realities in mind—especially where relationships, reputational risk, and future work are on the line.

We also assist with disputes between owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties involved in the construction process, and can help address issues that arise in public-project procurement and bid challenges.

Construction Contracts Lawyer

A substantial portion of construction law practice is preventive: negotiating and documenting the deal so everyone understands the rules before work begins. Well-drafted agreements reduce the likelihood of costly, disruptive disputes later.

If you’re entering a new project (or inheriting an agreement you didn’t draft), we can help you:

Identify high-risk provisions before signing
Tighten change order and notice requirements
Confirm insurance and indemnity alignment
Clarify scope and responsibility gaps
Build a practical dispute-resolution roadmap

Construction Litigation Attorney

When a dispute can’t be resolved informally, we represent clients in construction litigation and related proceedings. Our goal is to position you for the best possible outcome—whether that means early resolution, a focused arbitration strategy, or courtroom litigation.

Matters commonly involve:

Nonpayment and contract claims
Lien-related disputes
Defect allegations and incomplete work claims
Fraud/misrepresentation and unjust enrichment claims
Project delay and disruption issues

Collections, Liens, and Bond Claims

Protecting payment rights is a core construction law function. Depending on the project and parties involved, that may include structured demand efforts, statutory lien strategies, and bond claim options.

We assist both:

Contractors/trades/suppliers seeking to preserve payment rights, and
Owners defending against improper payment demands or wrongful lien filings.

Construction Defects

Defect claims can be expensive, technical, and reputationally damaging. We represent contractors, design professionals, owners, and homeowners in defect disputes involving alleged defective or incomplete work, and we help clients develop resolution strategies that fit the project’s economics and risk profile.

Construction Legal Consultation

Some of the best outcomes happen when counsel gets involved early—before positions harden and before a project problem becomes a formal dispute. We provide legal consultation throughout the project lifecycle to help clients avoid common pitfalls and respond decisively when issues first appear.

Common early-intervention scenarios include:

Structuring project programs and delivery methods
Reviewing contract packages before execution
Advising on change documentation and notice timing
Assisting with closeout and final payment issues

Construction Mediation and Arbitration

Many construction contracts require mediation before arbitration or litigation. We represent clients in both processes and help build strategies that are evidence-driven and cost-aware.

Mediation uses a neutral third party to facilitate settlement discussions; outcomes are typically non-binding unless a written agreement is reached.
Arbitration is more formal; the arbitrator hears evidence and issues a decision that is generally binding and enforceable.

Our Construction Law Attorneys

For construction law matters, the firm currently highlights these attorneys on the construction practice page: Gary R. Wolf and Gilbert J. Andia, Jr.

Additionally, Steven D. Hedges lists construction law among his practice areas.

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FAQ

What does a construction lawyer do?

A construction lawyer helps owners, contractors, trades, suppliers, and design professionals with contract drafting and negotiation, dispute prevention, payment and lien issues, defect claims, delay disputes, and resolution through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

When should I talk to a construction attorney?

It’s often best to involve counsel early—before signing a contract, when a major change arises, when payment is delayed, or when you anticipate a defect, delay, or termination dispute. Early guidance can help preserve rights and prevent escalation.

Do you handle construction liens and payment disputes?

Yes—construction law commonly includes protecting payment rights (including lien/bond-claim options where applicable) and defending against improper payment demands or wrongful liens.

What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Mediation is typically a facilitated negotiation with a neutral mediator and is generally non-binding unless the parties reach a written settlement. Arbitration is more formal, and the arbitrator’s decision is generally binding and enforceable.

Do you represent owners and contractors?

Yes. Construction disputes can arise for any project participant, and we counsel and represent clients across the construction industry, including owners and contractors.