We assist our clients in all facets of the construction industry. Our attorneys successfully resolve disputes in all types of construction related litigations, including general contractors, real estate developers and real estate investors throughout California. These clients vary in size from small family run businesses to large, publicly traded companies.

We assist these clients in all facets of the construction industry. Miller Morton represents clients in all types of construction related litigations, including mechanics lien claims, surety claims, defect claims, delay and disruption claims, government claims, prevailing wage claims and job close-out and payment disputes. Miller Morton has successfully resolved these disputes in all types of forums, including in state and federal court, the American Arbitration Association and in private mediations.

In addition, we provide transactional advice to clients including the preparation and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, indemnity agreements, and joint venture agreements. We offer risk management advice and counseling with respect to pre-litigation claims and disputes in order to provide legal analysis and practical advice to allow our clients to make the necessary decisions that meet their business goals and unique circumstances.

As a result of our experience and success, our firm was honored as one of America’s Leaders in the construction industry. Our attorneys have been elected as board members of some of the most prestigious construction organizations and often provide seminars and articles for preeminent construction trade organizations.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

	•		Currently serving as lead counsel for a national general contractor in a $50 million construction delay and payment claim in federal court against an owner arising from construction of a manufacturing plant.
	•		Currently representing a large general contractor in a $100 million dollar claim for unpaid work, change orders, delay damages, preference and alleged false claims.
	•		Defended prime contractor from an owner’s claim that a one million square foot roof on a major distribution center was defectively installed when in fact the roof was an improperly specified product.
	•		Successfully resolved dozens of multi-million dollar claims on behalf of prime contractors against school districts due to delays and defective plans.
	•		Assisted a large general contractor in negotiating a construction contract with a publicly traded REIT in connection with the construction of a retail shopping complex in San Jose, California.
	•		Negotiated joint venture agreement between architect, engineer and prime contractor on a $250 million high-technology design-built project.