There are good reasons why construction lawyers in Los Angeles exist. When it comes to the construction industry, there are many areas in which you see a significant amount of legal involvement like labor issues, claims and even bankruptcy. There are also issues like disputes with contracts.
As anybody who has ever dealt with a contract knows, they can be pretty complex. And as anyone who is in the construction business knows, it can be pretty complex. This makes contracts in the construction business super complex. Which is a really good reason to have a lawyer handy for these type of matters. In fact, it is a good idea to have Baron Law Group n your speed dial so you can call them and have them look at any contracts you have before they are signed.
But a construction contract isn’t the only reason to hire a construction lawyer, far from it. Here are other reasons you may need an attorney who specializes in construction.
Dispute Resolution
There are many cases in which there is a dispute and it can be ironed out without the need for litigation. But there will also be disputes in which you will want to help of a qualified attorney. A skilled construction lawyer will be able to provide a solution that is satisfactory for both parties involved. Which is good as it saves time and money not having to go to court.
But if no agreement can be reached, an attorney is knowledgeable about the legal options available to you depending on the type of dispute. But whether the dispute is between a contractor and subcontractor or a contractor and a business owner, a lawyer knows how to move forward.
Accidents Do Happen
Contractors work at construction sites, which at times can be dangerous places. Perhaps an accident occurs and someone dropped the ball and failed to have insurance. Or perhaps there is a dispute over who was at fault when a truck and a forklift collide. Really, there are a million things that can go wrong at any given time in this industry, and when it happens under your watch, you will want an attorney to help.
Job Wasn’t Done Right
When you a subcontractor for a job, you want the job done on time, on budget and done right. The subcontractor may have completed the project on time and within budget, but the finished project just wasn’t done right. This is the perfect opportunity to consult an attorney who is an expert in the field of construction.
As we stated earlier, the construction business is a complicated one and many things can go wrong in any of the processes. Just as complicated are the contracts that are the base of any construction project. For these reasons, it makes perfect sense for a contractor or anybody in the industry to have a lawyer who is on their side.
Give Baron Law Group a call today and have a conversation about how you can benefit from a construction attorney.