Construction Law

Deadlines, tight budgets, strict building codes and regulations, change orders, weather and material delays. All part of a typical construction project. The Moore Law Firm appreciates the difficulties you face each and every day, and understands the business and legal aspects of the construction industry.

In recent years, the competition for construction contracts has significantly increased, and the profit margins on construction projects have significantly decreased. This has been true for private as well as public projects. Shrinking profit margins have made contracting for construction projects considerably more adversarial and has resulted in contracts which shift the traditional risk taking portion of a project from one party to another. Owners seek to impose severe penalties on general contractors, who have no other choice but to shift this risk to subcontractors. Attorneys (like it or not) are more involved in construction projects than ever before. If an attorney does not review your contracts before they are signed, you are most likely signing a contract which contains terms which are both unfair and unfavorable to you.

The Moore Law Firm has extensive experience in litigating construction matters, including design defects cases, collections cases and both large and small residential and commercial project disputes. Whether you are a general contractor, subcontractor, vendor or design professional, The Moore Law Firm can provide you with competent and aggressive legal representation.

Many legal battles are often won before the parties ever reach the courtroom. Construction disputes are certainly no different. The Moore Law Firm believes in protecting the interests of its clients both before and after a construction dispute arises. Often, construction contracts are considered to contain “standardized” language, and are therefore signed without a thorough review by an attorney. This can be a crucial and costly mistake. Once a construction contract is signed, the “standard” terms often make your company unnecessarily liable for expenses and delays. The Moore Law Firm can offer advice and suggestions to ensure that your contract contains terms that protect your company from unnecessary costs, risk and potential liability.

The Moore Law Firm can review or provide the following legal documents, and more:

• Contractor / Subcontractor / Design Professional Agreements
• Lien Filing / Waiver / Release Forms
• Employment Agreements
• Materials Contracts / Invoices
• Commercial and Residential Leases
• SOP and Employee Safety Manuals
• Bid / Proposal / Estimate Forms

The Moore Law Firm offers flexible payment arrangements, including payment on a flat fee scale, by reasonable hourly rate or on by monthly retainer.

The Moore Law Firm assists clients with Construction Matters in St. Charles County and St. Louis County, including O’Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, Troy, Warrenton, St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, Chesterfield, Ballwin, Richmond Heights, Maryland Heights, Brentwood, Clayton, Ladue and Sunset Hills. We also serve clients in Lincoln County, Franklin County, Jefferson County and Warren County.