Construction Defect Litigation

Sophisticated Counsel for Complex Construction Disputes

At Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad, we bring deep experience to both the transactional and litigation sides of construction law. Our attorneys regularly draft, negotiate, and revise a wide range of construction agreements, including design-build contracts, GMP contracts, construction manager agreements, and architectural or engineering contracts. We understand the risks at every stage of a project and help our clients structure agreements to minimize exposure and avoid costly disputes down the road.

When disputes do arise — whether over scope, performance, delays, or defects — we represent owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and insurers in high-stakes construction litigation. Our team handles claims involving extra work, delay and disruption, permitting failures, mismanagement, defective design, construction defects, and contractor default. These disputes often involve multiple parties, overlapping responsibilities, and millions of dollars in alleged damages. We bring clarity and strategic focus to every matter, leveraging our understanding of the construction process and our courtroom experience to drive results.

Construction litigation is rarely straightforward. Contracts can be highly sophisticated or deceptively simple, and even minor misunderstandings can escalate into major conflicts. We have successfully litigated claims involving missed deadlines, failure to coordinate trades, design omissions, code violations, and performance issues. Whether prosecuting or defending claims, our attorneys know how to navigate the technical and financial complexity of construction disputes — from pre-litigation resolution through trial and, if needed, appeal.