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Curran Desharnais, P.C. has helped clients through a wide variety of disputes involving private and public construction contracts. Our lawyers have represented the owners of major building projects, homeowners, general contractors and subcontractors. Our goal is to seek resolution of the underlying dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible.

For owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers

At Curran Desharnais, P.C., we are committed to the practice of construction law. We represent owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers in a wide variety of matters related to construction projects and developments throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We have experience with various types of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, mini-trials and facilitated negotiations. We have a network of outstanding consultants who can serve as expert witnesses in a variety of disciplines. We also provide services such as contract review and drafting, strategic planning and counseling.

We offer legal representation in construction law areas such as:

Mechanic's liens: We help construction professionals and owners resolve payment issues through the placement and removal of mechanic's liens.

Surety bonds: For public jobs, we offer surety bond services for owners and general contractors involved with public and private contracts.

Bid Protests: We have successfully represented contractors in bid protest hearings before the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

Contract review and negotiation: We help construction professionals and owners to avoid potential problems before they start by offering a thorough review of their construction contracts, including The American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts and contracts governed by the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Act (M.G.L. c. 142A).

Arbitration and mediation: We provide representation for plaintiffs or defendants involved in the arbitration and mediation of their construction dispute.

Other construction law areas: We also offer representation in a variety of other construction law areas including, scope of work disputes, delay claims and defective work claims.

Find answers to your construction law questions

See our FAQ's for answers to common construction law questions: What is a mechanic's lien?
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Weymouth, MA 02188
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For the Homeowner

Hiring a contractor is something most property and homeowners will be faced with at some point. While some owners may want to do construction work themselves, for many, do-it-yourself is not a realistic option and they simply find it’s faster and easier to hire a professional to do the work.

The relationship between a property owner and a contractor can work smoothly. However, there are times it can be contentious. Our experience in construction law will help you do what is necessary to make sure things go according to plan.

Construction law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island contains numerous traps for the unwary. Simply put, construction law in these states is complicated, and common-sense solutions are sometimes wrong.

It is wise to contact a Massachusetts construction law attorney about your construction law or construction litigation matter before proceeding.