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Construction Law in Idaho and Washington

Draft documents, keep costs under control, and overcome construction challenges.

Hawley Troxell is a leading construction law firm for developers, owners, contractors, and design professionals in all aspects of construction, including contract drafting and negotiations, complex construction disputes, mechanic’s lien claims, surety bond claims, bid protests, arbitrations, and public or federal works projects. Our team provides practical, results-driven legal support throughout every phase of the construction process.

Comprehensive Construction Contract Services

Our experienced construction contract attorneys assist clients with drafting and negotiating documents across project delivery models, including traditional design-bid-build and design-build contracts. We are well-versed to help control costs, effectively allocate risks associated with unknown conditions, and define procedures for changes in the scope of work, laying a strong legal foundation for every project.

Whether you’re a commercial developer, owner, contractor, or larger subcontractor, we help ensure your construction agreements are tailored, enforceable, and built to protect your investment.

Public and Federal Construction Expertise

State and federal public works projects present unique legal challenges. Our attorneys regularly advise contractors and owners on:

  • Preparing and responding to bid packages
  • Navigating bid protests as seasoned construction bid protest attorneys
  • Appearing before dispute review boards
  • Handling claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims as experienced federal construction claims attorneys

Our deep understanding of public works construction law ensures you’re positioned for compliance and success.

Construction Dispute Resolution and Litigation

When conflicts arise, we provide effective representation in construction litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Whether you’re facing a complex multi-party construction dispute or a narrow breach of contract issue, our team of construction dispute attorneys and contract dispute lawyers works to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively.

We represent clients in matters involving:

  • Construction defects 
  • Delay and disruption claims
  • Payment disputes, mechanics’ liens, and surety bond claims
  • Government compliance and contractual terminations

We collaborate with engineers and technical professionals to develop accurate delay-, acceleration-, and impact-claim methodologies, supporting strong cases in both state and federal forums.

Construction Law Industries We Serve

From our commercial construction lawyers representing developers to construction arbitration attorneys resolving disputes on large-scale infrastructure projects, we bring valuable experience across a range of sectors, including:

  • Mining and natural resources
  • Telecommunications and transportation
  • Power, renewable energy, and utilities
  • Commercial and industrial development

Whether you need a contract dispute lawyer, a court of federal claims construction lawyer, or an arbitration attorney for construction disputes, Hawley Troxell delivers skilled representation backed by decades of experience.

Get legal support that’s as solid as your project plans. Contact our construction law team today.

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