Fundamentals of Construction Law

Lauren E. Ralls is a trial attorney at Ralls & Niece LLP, in San Mateo, California, who specializes in construction claims, disputes, and counseling. Her practice consists of advising clients on the planning and development of large-scale, complex construction projects, with a primary focus on contract preparation, review, and negotiation.. Catoe is an attorney in the Tampa office of Carlton Fields, PA. About the AuthorL. Franklin Elmore is an attorney at Elmore Goldsmith, PA, in Greenville, South Carolina, where he concentrates on representing various segments of the construction industry, including owners, devel

Fundamentals of Construction Law, written by some of the best and most seasoned practitioners in the field, explains the key principles of construction law in a logical, useful format, making it a “must have” for any lawyer practicing in this area, particularly those new to the field. Chapter authors provide extensive discussion of construction contracts and explain key contract provisions. Unique among construction treatises, it explains the perspectives of the various “players” in a construction project - owner, designer, constructor, and surety. Explaining the basics of construction law, this is a practical and authoritative overview of the subjects that are at the heart of every construction law dispute. It is based on the concept that what sets construction lawyers apart from other lawyers is not just an understanding of the principles of law which govern construction work, but also their practical understanding of the industry itself and how it works. Other topics include insurance, scheduling, delivery systems, payment provisions, change orders, termination, government contracts, defects, damages, and alternative dispute resolution negotiations and techniques.

L. Lauren E. Catoe is an attorney in the Tampa office of Carlton Fields, PA. Her practice consists of advising clients on the planning and development of large-scale, complex construction projects, with a primary focus on contract preparation, review, and negotiation.. Ralls is a trial attorney at Ralls & Niece LLP, in San Mateo, California, who specializes in constructi