Construction projects present unique issues in a range of different practice areas. Bienvenu, Foco & Viator, LLC has years of experience representing the interests of contractors and owners in industrial, commercial, and residential construction projects.  We handle legal issues in connection with contract drafting and interpretation, including bid packages, drawings, specifications, change orders and back charges, lien rights and remedies, contract disputes, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

When disputes do arise, we have the knowledge and expertise to work with you to efficiently resolve those disputes and achieve your goals in a wide range of areas, including:

• Breach of Contract claims
• Claims for non-payment and payment disputes
• Contractor/Subcontractor Disputes
• Defective design
• Delay claims
• Errors/Omissions
• Failure to perform
• Fraud
• Indemnification and insurance claims, including builder’s risk and general liability insurance policies
• Liens and claims of privilege under the Louisiana Private Works Act
• Lost Profits
• Non-conformance and construction defect claims
• OSHA inspections and investigations
• Project impact claims and requests for equitable adjustment, including delay claims, design changes, loss of productivity, acceleration, differing site conditions, etc.
• Property damage and personal injury claims
• Sub-standard construction practices
• Termination disputes
• Welding failures