Public Works

RW&G's Public Works Practice Group combines the knowledge and experience of lawyers in the firm's Public Law and Litigation Departments. This unique combination enables Richards, Watson & Gershon consistently to provide the highest caliber legal advice and service to our public and private sector clients.

The goal of our Public Works Practice Group is to help our clients complete their projects without work disruptions or litigation. The Public Works lawyers advise our clients extensively on risk management and avoidance, the resolution of disputes without litigation and ways to structure public works projects to minimize the risk of litigation.

Public Contracts

  • Professional Services Contracts
  • Consulting Contracts
  • Construction Contracts
  • Procurement Contracts
  • Design-Build Contracts
  • Design-Build, Operate and Finance Agreements

Construction Bidding

  • Bid Documents
  • Bidder Prequalification
  • Post-Bid Determinations
  • Relief from Bid Mistakes

Contract Administration

  • Consultation and Advice
  • Project Administration
  • Project Planning
  • Contract Drafting and Review
  • Bonds and Insurance Review
  • Prevailing Wages

Public Works Construction Law

  • Change Order Disputes
  • Construction Delays and Extra Work Claims
  • Consultant Compensation Disputes
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Contract Termination Claims
  • Claims Against Sureties
  • Takeover Agreements
  • Stop Notice Actions
  • Payment Disputes

Construction Litigation

  • Liens
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation and Appellate Proceedings

Related Practice Areas:

At RW&G we draw upon legal experience in multiple practice areas to build the best team for each of our clients. To learn more about related practice areas, please select from the links below:

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