Construction Disputes and Liability Matters

Construction law is a multifaceted field that addresses a myriad of issues encountered throughout the construction process. From the initial design and development phases to the complexities of financing and legal compliance, navigating the construction landscape requires the expertise of seasoned legal professionals. DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall offers unparalleled legal guidance to ensure your construction projects proceed smoothly and efficiently.

The Spectrum of Construction Law

Diverse Legal Challenges: Construction projects, whether small residential builds or large commercial developments, invariably encounter legal challenges. These can range from zoning and permitting issues to contract disputes and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys are equipped to guide clients through these challenges, ensuring resolutions that are both expedient and cost-effective.

Expert Representation Across the Board: Our legal team has over two decades of experience representing a wide array of clients involved in construction, including developers, contractors, engineers, and architects. Our comprehensive approach covers all stages of construction, as well as post-construction issues, making us a full-service law firm for all your construction law needs.

Our Construction Law Services

From Planning to Post-Construction: Our services extend across the entire lifecycle of a construction project. We specialize in:

  • Zoning and Permitting
  • Contract Negotiation and Preparation
  • Project Review and Evaluation
  • Mechanic’s Lien Filings
  • Bidding, Document Preparation, and Bid Protests
  • Insurance and Warranty Issues
  • Construction Litigation
  • Faulty Construction and Building Defects
  • Regulatory Compliance and Citation Defense
  • Environmental Issues
  • Tribal Construction Projects Representation
  • Collections Involving Project Performance

Beyond Construction: Our expertise also encompasses corporate legal issues such as corporate formation, non-compete agreements, and mergers and acquisitions, ensuring comprehensive legal support for your business.

Leveraging Industry Relationships

Understanding the interconnected nature of construction projects, we maintain strong relationships with key industry professionals, including accounting and engineering experts. These relationships enhance our ability to manage resources effectively, resolve disputes, and meet time and budgetary constraints.

Our Approach to Construction Disputes

Focused Strategies for Resolution: Each construction project presents unique challenges, requiring a tailored approach. Our priority is to develop a strategic plan for mediation or arbitration to resolve issues swiftly. However, when necessary, we are prepared to defend your interests aggressively in court to secure the best possible outcome.

Partner with DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

For comprehensive legal support in construction law, turn to DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall. Our experienced attorneys are ready to assist with every aspect of your construction project, from initial planning to dispute resolution. Contact us today at (919) 833-5555 or complete our online form for a consultation.

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Part-Time Student and Restaurant Worker Attacked by Two Pit Bulls While Mowing Grass Receives $101,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation Including Separate Lawsuit Regarding Insurance Coverage

On a summer afternoon, Mr. Johnson’s client was mowing the lawn at the residence of a friend house in Raleigh. The property line running along the back of where he was mowing the lawn runs alongside and is adjacent to the back of the yard of a house which was being kept two Pit Bull…

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Stroke Victim Resident of a Nursing Home that Was Raped by Co-Resident Receives Large Confidential Settlement

DeMent Askew’s client had suffered a stroke years ago. She could not speak as a result of the stroke, and she was also confined to a wheelchair. However, she was still very sharp mentally. She was residing in a nursing home because of her physical limitations. One day, a new resident appeared in the nursing…

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NC COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR JURY VERDICT AGAINST THE RALEIGH N&O

In a unanimous opinion filed on December 18, 2018, a three-judge Court of Appeals panel affirmed the $6.12 Million Dollar jury verdict Mr. Johnson and associate Chynna Smith won on behalf of their client, a former state firearms examiner, Beth Desmond, in her libel case against the Raleigh News & Observer and reporter Mandy Locke.…

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North Carolina Crime Lab Firearms Examiner Wins 9 Million Dollar Verdict in 3 ½ Week Long Libel Jury Trial Against the News and Observer

9 Million Dollar Verdict is Top Verdict in North Carolina for 2016 as Reported by Lawyers Weekly! Attorney: James Johnson, Dement Askew Date of Verdict: October 2016 In 2006, North Carolina expert firearms examiner Beth Desmond was asked to examine some bullet fragments and shell casings from a homicide crime scene. The incident occurred in…

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Long-time Sales Associate at Plumbing and HVAC Supply Company Receives Confidential Settlement as a Result of Medical Malpractice

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was in his yard filling a birdfeeder with birdseed when he fell and twisted his left leg in an awkward position. He immediately heard a crack and saw that his left ankle was turned in an awkward position. His wife called 911. EMS arrived and transported him to a…

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Estate of Elderly Mother of Three That Suffered Through Negligent Care at a Nursing Home Resulting in Death Receives Large Confidential Settlement

The deceased was a resident of a North Carolina nursing home. She had recently been sent to a local hospital for an unrelated illness and was recovering well from this prior illness. During this recovery period, she developed an ulcerous wound in and around her sacrum. The nursing home staff failed to timely detect the…

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Single Mother on Her Way to Work Hit by Pick-Up Truck Running a Red Light Receives $122,500.00 Settlement Just Before Trial

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was driving south on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh on her way to work. She was approaching the intersection with Centennial Parkway and was intending to travel straight through the intersection. At the same time, the Defendant was driving a large pick-up truck traveling in a northerly direction on…

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Man Moving from Georgia to West Virginia to be Closer to Family Hit by 18-Wheeler in North Carolina Receives $140,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving a Dodge pick-up truck northeasterly on the on-ramp for traffic exiting off of I-485 and onto I-77 north in Charlotte. He was in the process of moving from Georgia to West Virginia and was pulling a U-Haul trailer. He had a full load in the bed of his truck. One…

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Nurse at Local Hospital Involved in Automobile Collision Receives $300,000.00 Settlement After Extensive Litigation

Mr. Johnson’s client was driving north on Capital Blvd., approaching the intersection with Wake Union Church Road. The Defendant was driving south on Capital Blvd in a large SUV owned by a local landscaping company. As our client approached the intersection, the traffic light for her direction of traffic was emitting a steady green light.…

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