The representation of contractors has included not only the defense and prosecution of claims, but also the avoidance of claims through pre-construction contract review and negotiations.

Upon completion of work on a project, the owner refused to pay the mechanical contractor for services performed, resulting in the commencement of a lawsuit against the owner. After successfully establishing that the work was performed properly, the owner was ordered to pay for the work.

A trench collapsed injuring a worker. The worker sued the general contractor and the trenching subcontractor. By allocating fault to those responsible for the excavation work, the general contractor was able to avoid a financial loss.