Construction

Collins & Lacy has Attorneys Who Know...commercial and residential construction claims.

Highly experienced, with a keen insight into commercial and residential construction claims, the Collins & Lacy Construction Practice Group has a comprehensive approach to the complex litigation needs of the construction industry. Our knowledgeable attorneys recognize each client and case is unique. Drawing upon our resources and familiarity within the industry, the Collins & Lacy construction team develops creative and effective legal representation that focuses on prevention, claim resolution and litigation. The cornerstone of our business is responsive, creative and aggressive defense.

Who We Represent...The Collins & Lacy construction team is well-versed in commercial and residential construction claims focusing on litigation and risk avoidance for:

  • Developers
  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Consultants
  • Design professionals

What We Do...We provide strong legal counsel in the areas of:

  • Construction defect claims
  • Construction site accidents
  • Architectural and engineering malpractice
  • Contract disputes
  • Lien disputes

We believe the more knowledgeable our clients, the better we can serve them. Therefore, we routinely work alongside clients to provide their management, supervisors and insurance carriers no-cost training on state and federal construction law, common issues and how to avoid them, as well as the proper handling of a construction claim from beginning to end. Topics include an overview of the South Carolina court system, default judgment, South Carolina specific Alternative Dispute Resolution rules, and limitations of construction defect litigation, to name a few.

Recognizing that each client and case is unique, our team of attorneys develops a creative and effective legal strategy, often drawing upon the resources from the firm’s other practice areas, such as professional malpractice and class action defense, to provide strong legal counsel.  These strategies provide our clients with swift and efficient resolution of the matters at hand.

Contact our Construction Law Practice Group Joseph McCue at (803) 255-0412 for more information.

Read our articles in the South Carolina Homebuilders' Association Magazine, South Carolina Builder Journal.