We have represented numerous large and small architectural and engineering firms in a variety of litigation and business matters. We serve as the primary outside general counsel to multiple engineering companies. We provide advice to these companies on a broad spectrum of legal matters, ranging from business formation, employment disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and contract negotiation, to the prosecution and defense of claims seeking compensation for business losses or other damages. All of this experience allows us to speak the language of the industry, and to assist architectural or engineering professionals and firms with virtually any of the legal issues they typically face.

Our work for architectural and engineering professionals includes the following:

• Advice on the formation and operation of partnerships and other professional-service organizations
• Advice and representation in employment disputes
• Risk-management advice
• Drafting and negotiation of real estate and other leasing documents
• Assistance with funding/crediting matters
• Advice on mid-project construction dilemmas
• Analysis and handling of insurance issues and disputes
• Drafting and negotiation of AIA and other professional-services agreements
• Compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to public and private construction projects
• Representation in AAA and other mediation and arbitration proceedings
• Defense of claims alleging that negligent design or construction-administration work resulted in financial losses, personal injuries, or property damage
• Prosecution and defense of claims between parties involved in construction projects, seeking reimbursement or compensation for business losses
• Representation in professional licensure proceedings
• Advice on succession and estate planning