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The law firm of Sellers, Hinshaw, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. provides services to a broad spectrum of construction industry clients, from national home builders to individual home buyers, and from custom home builders to subcontractors and material suppliers. We counsel and represent providers and consumers of construction services throughout North and South Carolina. We understand the pitfalls and frustrations of being in the construction business and know the importance of holding all persons involved accountable.

The services we provide emphasize protecting our clients’ interests. We negotiate the most favorable possible contract terms for those we represent and ensure they are enforceable under state and federal construction law statutory requirements. The construction law services of Sellers, Hinshaw, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. include:

• Preparing and reviewing front-end documentation and contracts including construction and subcontractor contracts and consultant agreements,
• Alternative dispute resolution,
• Assertion and defense of lien claims,
• Bond/Surety claims,
• Dispute and lien claim resolution,
• Prompt pay claims,
• Scheduling/delay claims,
• Construction defect claims,
• Mediation and arbitration of construction disputes,
• Pursuit of reimbursement, indemnity, subrogation and contribution claims,
• Statutory and private payment and performance bond disputes,
• Subcontractor and consultant agreements, and
• Trial of construction related lawsuits.

If our client is the homeowner or other property owner who is contracting for construction services, we ensure that their building contract includes strong remedial provisions for defective, shoddy or incomplete work or delays, and indemnification for on-the-job injuries. If our client is the builder, we negotiate contract provisions that protect their interests in being paid in full and on time. We draft, process, and collect on mechanics and contractor liens. Our attorneys are experienced in mediation, arbitration and litigation of construction-related disputes, such as construction defects, liens, delays, and payment disputes.

The construction law and litigation group of Sellers, Hinshaw, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. can provide you with counseling and representation from the bid/planning phase up through the close of the project and beyond. Over the years, we have represented a numerous local, regional, state and national construction firms at every stage of the construction process.

Construction is enough of a risk. Choosing your lawyer shouldn’t be another. You need seasoned legal experts who can guide you through all phases of construction from contract to completion. From the beginning of a project, through completion, the construction law and litigation group of Sellers, Hinshaw, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. is well equipped to assist the construction industry.

Each member of our legal team has the experience and skill to help resolve construction disputes in the best interests of our clients. Please contact Mr. Dortch or Mr. Dressler today at (704) 377-5050 or through our online form.


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