Claims involving alleged design malpractice, improper construction, inadequate safety precautions and statutory violation, such as this catastrophic bridge collapse in Indiana, exemplify the unique and extensive liability exposures facing owners, design professionals and contractors.

Fisher Kanaris, P.C.'s Construction Law Practice handles all types of construction-related matters. In addition to representing architects, engineers, and surveyors as part of its professional liability practice, Fisher Kanaris, P.C. represents owners, developers, contractors, construction managers, owner representatives, and subcontractors in cases ranging from contract disputes, negligence claims, suits alleging statutory violations, building material claims, delay damages, code issues and mechanics lien claims. The attorneys at Fisher Kanaris, P.C. frequently call upon their technical backgrounds and expertise to efficiently focus on our clients' substantive legal issues and to provide a comprehensive factual and legal analysis in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. For example, among our Construction Law Practice attorneys is a licensed architect who is also a member of the American Institute of Architects. In addition to the Construction Law Practice attorneys' well-honed skills in litigating construction disputes, the Firm's attorneys have many years of experience in drafting and reviewing construction contracts including Owner-Architect, Owner-Contractor, Architect-Consultant and subcontract agreements. The attorneys in our Construction Law Practice also have experience in insurance coverage evaluation and third-party defense involving professional liability policies and tenders of defense to general liability carriers. The many years of practical and legal experience of the Firm's Construction Law attorneys reflects a thorough understanding of the numerous technical and legal issues associated with construction disputes, including areas of design, engineering, safety and construction. Over the years, Fisher Kanaris, P.C. attorneys have tried various construction cases locally and nationally in both state and federal courts. In addition to litigating complex, multi-million dollar construction cases, Fisher Kanaris, P.C. attorneys have also been involved in numerous arbitrations and mediations of construction disputes. At Fisher Kanaris, P.C. we believe that alternative methods of resolving disputes should always be considered as an efficient option to traditional litigation.