Construction Litigation

Resolving Construction Disputes

Sacramento County | Yolo County | Placer County | El Dorado County

The Law Office of David Barrett has substantial experience in construction litigation, working to resolve mid-project disputes and post-development claims relating to payment, fraud, bid disputes or defects. This office can take advantage of an invaluable method of obtaining evidence in support of their clients case through the use of electronic discovery techniques.

Our Sacramento law firm represents subcontractors, general contractors, developers, or buyers in construction disputes throughout Sacramento County and surrounding counties of Northern California. For direct representation by an experienced trial lawyer, call 916-440-0233.

Construction Contract Disputes

We have litigated a wide range of breach of contract claims relating to residential and commercial development:

• Disputes with suppliers and vendors over delivery or quality of materials
• Filing of mechanic’s liens, or lawsuits pursuant to the ‘Prompt Payment Statutes’ against a general contractor for failure to pay subcontractors or vendors in a timely fashion
• Construction disputes with general contractors over the scope of work or responsibility for change orders and correction of defects
• Construction disputes between subcontractors

False Claims Act Litigation

Construction contractors on government-funded projects are subject to litigation under the California False Claims Act. For misrepresentation in submitting payment claims, the general public can bring claims against contractors for up to triple damages. Our attorneys have experience handling False Claims Act actions against general contractors who have misrepresented facts to government agencies in order to benefit at the expense of the government agencies and their subcontractors.

Construction Defects and Failure to Perform

We have represented buyers and owners of custom homes in cases where the builders did not finish the job, failed to start the project, misrepresented completion dates, or refused to correct unacceptable workmanship or defects.

David Barrett provides aggressive representation in hearings or at trial, or skilled negotiation to resolve construction disputes quickly with minimal project disruption. For cost-conscious and effective representation, contact our Sacramento office online or call 916-440-0233.