Construction Law
The construction industry is diverse, growing and demanding, particularly in a state such as South Carolina that has experienced sustained momentum in the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. Construction law is complex and when issues arise, the Ellis Lawhorne construction law team offers seasoned, knowledgeable counsel with considerable experience in mediation, arbitration, jury and non-jury trials. Our attorneys have tried numerous cases in federal, state and appellate courts, including multi-venues in South Carolina.
The construction law team represents owners, developers, general contractors, homebuilders, subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers in construction cases involving single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, condominium and hotel properties, and commercial office buildings.
We are well versed on law regarding construction defects, fidelity and surety, mechanic liens, products liability, the Uniform Commercial Code, debtor and creditor rights in construction, insurance coverage, toxic torts, mass torts and class actions. We assist clients with the drafting and negotiation of contracts related to the purchase and sale of properties. In addition to leveraging the strengths within our firm, we work with experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and estimating to develop and execute the most effective strategies for our clients.
The construction law team also represents insurance companies in litigation involving commercial general liability policies and homeowners insurance such as construction defect and bad faith law. We have been directly involved in CGL coverage litigation for the past several years.
Because the construction industry and the laws governing its comportment are dynamic, we are actively engaged in professional organizations that keep us abreast of current events and issues. These include the American Bar Associations Forum on Construction Industry and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, the South Carolina Bar Construction Law Section and the Defense Research Institute.
Ellis Lawhorne construction law attorneys are available for speaking engagements and seminars for construction-related organizations.
