Construction disputes rarely follow a straight path. A single disagreement can evolve into years of litigation, multiple court proceedings, arbitration, and countless strategic decisions along the way. Success often depends as much on the decisions made early in the case as on what ultimately happens at trial.
Harrison Law Group recently secured a complete victory for a national construction company in a complex arbitration arising out of a commercial construction project. Following years of litigation in multiple forums, the matter culminated in an arbitration before a former judge acting as arbitrator under the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Industry Rules.
After an evidentiary hearing, the arbitrator ruled entirely in our client’s favor, awarding the client its full breach-of-contract damages, rejecting the opposing party’s defenses and counterclaims, and determining that our client was entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees, prejudgment interest, and costs under the parties’ contract.
While every successful result is gratifying, this case serves as an important reminder that construction litigation is seldom won by a single motion, witness, or cross-examination. It is won through careful planning, consistent legal positions, and disciplined execution over the life of the dispute.
Construction Litigation Requires More Than Trial Skills
Large construction disputes present unique challenges. They frequently involve overlapping contractual relationships, technical project issues, scheduling and delay analyses, expert testimony, and proceedings in multiple forums. Effective representation requires more than courtroom advocacy—it requires developing a strategy that remains consistent and persuasive from the first demand letter through the final award.
At Harrison Law Group, we approach every construction dispute with that long-term perspective. We work closely with our clients to identify not only the strongest legal arguments, but also the strategic decisions that will position them for success months or even years later.
Whether representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, or sureties, our objective is always the same: to protect our clients’ business interests while delivering practical, results-oriented representation.
