Construction projects involve constant decision-making.
Construction projects are dynamic. Contracts are negotiated, work progresses, project conditions change, and unexpected issues arise. Many of those issues can be addressed before they develop into costly disputes through timely legal guidance and practical business judgment.
At Policastri Law Firm, LLC, we work with construction and design-build businesses throughout the life of a project, helping them protect revenue, manage risk, and address legal issues before they escalate. When disputes cannot be avoided, we provide practical legal counsel grounded in business judgment and litigation experience.
Our construction services
Contracts
Construction Contracts
Subcontracts
Design-Build Agreements
Project Risk Management
Change Orders
Scope Changes
Delay Issues
Risk Assessment
Project Documentation
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Construction Litigation
Representative Matters
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General contractor in payment and breach of contract dispute with project owner.
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Roofing contractor in residential construction dispute.
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Contractor pursuing a mechanics lien to secure payment.
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Drilling subcontractor in payment dispute with homebuilder.
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Second-tier subcontractor in payment dispute on a government construction project.
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Contractor before the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
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Construction client in complex multi-party property damage litigation.
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Provide ongoing outside general counsel services to a general contractor, including contract review, negotiation, risk management and dispute resolution.
When Disputes Cannot Be Avoided
Despite careful planning and proactive legal guidance, not every disagreement can be resolved informally. Construction disputes may involve payment issues, change orders, delays, contract interpretation, defective work allegations, or disagreements over project responsibilities.
When disputes cannot be avoided, we help clients evaluate their options and pursue practical resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, always with an eye toward protecting both their legal and business interests.
