Denver Construction Lawyer

Construction Attorneys Serving All Of Colorado

Named A Top Construction Lawyer – Denver Magazine November, 2010

We represent homeowners, commercial property owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. We know about homeowners insurance, liability insurance, construction contracts, liens, home repairs, construction defect claims, warranty law, realtor and construction professional negligence.

At Stutheit & Gartland, P.C., our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined experience, perspective and skill to every case. We know how to effectively represent clients in all kinds in construction disputes. Contact us to speak with a knowledgeable construction law attorney.

Experienced Construction Attorneys

Experienced legal guidance and strong representation regarding:

Mechanic’s liens – We preserve lien rights and handle lien litigation to assure that contractors and subcontractors are paid. We help property owners fight improper and spurious liens. We are prepared to litigate to protect your best interests. We deal with liens in bankruptcy court.
Contract issues – We resolve delay or non-performance claims, warranties, indemnity or cross-claims, and draft and review construction contracts. If you have a dispute over work quality, construction delays, indemnification, or payment for labor and materials, count on us for dedicated and diligent advocacy. We focus on resolving disputes through the least expensive means possible, such as arbitration or mediation. We are not afraid to litigate if a fair settlement cannot be reached.
Construction defects – We write contracts to protect your best interests as a contractor, subcontractor, engineer, or building owner commencing construction. If you face issues of defective construction, including water intrusion, mold, structural movement, roofing, plumbing, hvac, floor, wall, road or flatwork problems, basement damage, or exterior drainage and grade issues, we will be there for you. We know the experts. We aggressively defend third-party contribution lawsuits.
Construction and design professional defense – We represent contractors, architects and engineers in lawsuits related to construction defects, negligence and professional liability. Our goals are to aggressively defend against frivolous complaints, to protect your rights with your liability insurance company, and to make third-party claimants regret that they involved you in their lawsuit. See our listing as recommended construction defect insurance attorneys at www.ambest.com/legal.
Permits – We represent contractors and owners having difficulty with building departments and planning agencies in permitting issues, including permit applications, denials and alleged violations.
Home repairs, catastrophes and homeowner insurance policies – We aggressively represent homeowners having problems with contractors, homeowners insurance companies, or insurance adjusters after damages from hail, snow, sewer line backups, water and fire.
Seller fraud, building inspector negligence and failure to disclose defects such as mold, roof leaks, cracks, foundation movement, sewer line problems, and other hidden defects.
Arbitration and mediation

Ask us for references from satisfied soils, structural and mechanical engineers, roofers, general contractors, utility contractors and homeowners.

CONTRACTOR TIP:

If you want attorney fees in the event of a dispute, provide for fees in your written agreement. Without a written provision for attorney fees, you will be unlikely to recover them. The fee provision may provide for fees only to the contractor, and not also to the owner.

OWNER TIP:

You can stop a subcontractor from liening your single family residence, if you already paid the general contractor for the work. A Colorado statute protects you.