Construction Litigation
The Smith Litigation Firm represents general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers,
construction managers, engineers, architects, project owners, sureties, and homeowners
throughout California in wide variety of construction issues. The Firm stands by its clients from
contract negotiations through project completion issues.
Our attorneys are experienced in both private construction contracts and public works
construction contracts. Our public works experience ranges from Miller Act claims to school
construction projects, city construction projects, and Caltrans construction projects. Our private
construction experience includes residential and commercial construction disputes. The Firm has
developed a network of industry leading experts to assist in prosecuting or defending any type of
construction claim.
We have extensive experience in the following areas:
- Private and Public Works
- Breach of Contract
- Bid Disputes and Protests
- Commercial Leases and Contracts
- Extra Work/Change Orders and Documentation
- Construction Schedule Claims (Acceleration, Delay, Disruption)
- Construction Defect
- Differing Site Condition
- Liquidated Damages Clauses
- Mechanics’ Liens
- Miller Act
- Residential Leases and Contracts
- Stop Notices
- Subcontractor Substitution
- Payment, Performance, License Bond Claims
Business Litigation
The Smith Litigation Firm represents a variety of industries ranging from biotech companies to
construction companies in all levels of state and federal courts throughout California. The Firm
handles a wide range of business disputes including:
- Breach of Contract
- Alter Ego
- Fraud
- Intentional/Negligent Interference with Existing or Prospective Economic Advantage
- Unfair Competition
- Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Security Agreements
- Officer and Director Disputes
- Partnership Disputes
- Shareholder Disputes
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Commercial Disputes
- Sales Disputes governed by the Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Insurance
- Collections
- Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy (including Non-Dischargeability and Preference
Payment Actions)
Real Estate Litigation
The Smith Litigation Firm represents clients in all real estate litigation matters. Its clients
include, landlords and tenants in evictions (unlawful detainer actions), owners and contractors in
residential and commercial construction contract disputes, owners and contractors in residential
and commercial construction defect disputes, and buyers and sellers in real estate purchase
transactions.
General Civil Litigation
The Smith Litigation Firm represents clients in a wide range of disputes that include:
- Negligence
- Fraud
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Defamation
- Restraining Orders
- Auto Warranty Disputes
- Auto Dealership Rights
- Debt Collection
- Appeals
- Bankruptcy Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Insurance
