Contractor claims and defenses are a central part of the practice.
Construction cases often turn on the difference between what the contract required, what the parties actually agreed to during the project, what work was performed, and what it reasonably costs to address any proven deficiency.
DeKosky Law focuses on building a usable factual record from contracts, proposals, change orders, schedules, photographs, invoices, text messages, emails, inspection materials, and expert evidence where appropriate.
Construction and contractor matters handled
- Contractor payment and nonpayment claims
- Owner claims and contractor defenses
- Defective-work and workmanship allegations
- Incomplete-work and abandonment disputes
- Delay and completion disputes
- Change-order and extra-work claims
- Scope-of-work disagreements
- Warranty disputes
- Subcontractor and project-participant disputes
- Construction contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Damages and repair-cost disputes
The paper trail often decides the leverage.
Construction projects generate a large amount of informal evidence. A text message approving extra work, a photograph showing project condition on a specific date, or an invoice identifying a changed scope can become significant months later. Early preservation and organization can materially improve the ability to evaluate and present a claim or defense.
Preventing the next construction dispute
A poorly drafted contract leaves your business vulnerable. DeKosky Law structures construction and contractor agreements that mitigate risk before work begins. We protect your investment by tailoring clear provisions for scope of work, payment schedules, change orders, and timelines, alongside critical protections like indemnity, insurance, and dispute resolution. Ultimately, we ensure clear terms are in place to secure predictable remedies when a project does not proceed as planned.