DeWitt’s Construction Industry Practice Group provides seasoned legal counsel for construction, public works and land use projects, devising effective strategies and solutions to resolve issues in this unique industry. We work with national and international construction clients throughout Wisconsin, the United States and the world. Our clients include owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, specialty contractors, material suppliers and other parties incident to the design, construction and operation of commercial, public and residential properties.
Practice Areas
- Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and mini-trials
- Litigation of construction disputes in state and federal courts, including Federal Claims Courts
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Contract compliance, including change order and differing site condition issues
- Construction and Mechanics liens
- Competitive bidding process, bid mistakes and protests
- Delay, acceleration, and suspension of work claims
- Design and construction defect claims
- Design professional negligence and malpractice claims
- Environmental Issues, including asbestos, mercury and mold disputes
- Insurance coverage issues
- Public construction, infrastructure and highway construction
- Public and Private Payment and Performance Bonds
- Safety issues before OSHA and MSHA
- Prevailing wage issues
- Warranties
If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys regarding your construction related legal need, please contact William McCardell at wem@dewittross.com or 608-225-9353.