Construction Defects

Representing Government Entities in Construction Law and Construction Defect Litigation

When a large building or remodeling project goes wrong, the results can be disastrous and extremely costly. Evaluating what happened and who is at fault for construction defects is a challenge that requires the skills and knowledge of an experienced construction law attorney and a cadre of respected experts in wide variety of construction-related fields.

The attorneys of Tom Rhodes Law Firm P.C. have the knowledge, resources and experience to achieve significant results for clients in the extremely challenging field of construction law. Whether construction defects were caused by shoddy materials, subcontractor non-performance or manufacturing defects, we know how to analyze the issue and work to achieve a positive result for our clients.

What Is Construction Law?

Construction law is a broad field that incorporates the new construction of commercial and residential buildings and other structures (such as swimming pools and parking lots), in addition to the remodeling of existing structures. The subject also encompasses such diverse issues as:

• Crafting and negotiation of contracts
• Compliance with appropriate codes and other regulations
• Performance and other bonds
• Insurance coverage
• Resolving disputes over construction defects
• Breach of contract litigation

Our firm has extensive experience in representing municipalities, counties and school districts who have been the victims of shoddily-constructed schools, jails, pools and other structures.

A construction defect lawyer must be prepared to sift through tens of thousands of pages of documents to determine the facts of the case, be able to put those facts in context and present an accurate, understandable and compelling case to a jury. The task requires coordination of experts in fields such as architecture, mechanical and structural engineering, air quality, mold remediation, plumbing and roofing.

Our lawyers take a team approach to these matters and work very closely with both our clients and our experts to prosecute these cases quickly, efficiently and successfully.

Developing a Plan for Moving Forward

Part of our charge is to work with appropriate experts to develop a remediation plan. In some cases, the most cost effective remedy is to tear down the building and begin construction anew.

Contact the construction defect attorneys of Tom Rhodes Law Firm P.C. to arrange a free consultation about your legal issue. From offices in San Antonio, we represent clients in south Texas, throughout the state and across the nation.