Legal and Regulatory

Top Five Legal Mistakes in Construction
Best practices to avoid unnecessary legal risk start before signing the contract, not after.
By Jonathan A. Cass, John A. Greenhall and Nicholas F. Morello
March 29, 2022
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by Jonathan A. Cass
Jonathan A. Cass chairs Cohen Seglias’ Commercial Litigation and Insurance Coverage & Risk Management Groups. He helps contractors, subcontractors, owners and other construction industry participants evaluate and mitigate risk, working to resolve business and coverage disputes when they arise. Jonathan can be reached at jcass@cohenseglias.com.
by John A. Greenhall
John A. Greenhall represents general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, sureties, and owners in contract negotiations and construction project disputes. He guides clients through reviewing, negotiating and drafting purchase orders, joint venture agreements, change orders, performance and payment bonds, general agreements of indemnity, insurance policies, releases, and mechanics’ lien waivers. John can be reached at jgreenhall@cohenseglias.com.
by Nicholas F. Morello
Nicholas F. Morello drafts, analyzes and revises agreements that are essential for business transactions, advising clients on potential risk and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Nick helps lay the groundwork for a successful project by conducting due diligence and advising on best practices for mitigating risks and liability. He can be reached at nmorello@cohenseglias.com.
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