The commercial litigation practice at Robert B. Ogletree PLLC encompasses a broad array of business disputes. The firm litigates commercial cases arising under federal and state statutes as well as matters involving general principles of contract and business law.
We regularly represent clients in partnership and shareholder disputes; prosecute and defend restrictive covenants, including non-compete agreements; and litigate claims for breach of contract, and business torts.
Robert B. Ogletree PLLC represents insureds in litigation involving primary, excess, and umbrella coverage issues related to professional liability, general liability, and property/casualty policies. Our attorneys represent clients involved in coverage disputes involving directors and officers liability policies, and defend insurance agents and brokers against errors and omissions claims.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become a popular way for businesses to resolve differences without lengthy and costly court proceedings. Our commercial litigation attorneys represent clients in arbitration, mediation and other types of ADR. We counsel our clients at the pre-litigation stage to prepare them for every possibility and to involve them in a process that encourages parties to work together to develop creative solutions to business disputes.
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We advise clients with respect to all phases of construction. Members of our firm also have worked in-house on the client side, which enables us to provide practical strategies to help clients protect their profits, minimize delays and expenses, enforce their contract rights, and resolve disputes. Our attorneys counsel clients on risk management strategies, effective project organization, and when problems arise on a construction project.
Clients trust our attorneys for guidance in:
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Drafting and negotiating contracts with public and private entities
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Construction contracts of every type—for both owners and contractors
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Construction risk assessment and avoidance
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Owner/developer project management development and representation
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Claims prevention, preparation, and negotiation
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Surety bond issues (i.e., payment, performance and bid bonds)
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Property damage claims
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OSHA and workplace safety guidance and claim avoidance
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Insurance coverage and disputes
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Construction licensing issues
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Experienced Litigators:
Our attorneys appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts, before administrative agencies, and are involved in arbitration and mediation regarding:
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Delay, inefficiency, and interference claims
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Defense and prosecution of complex construction claims
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Claims related to nonpayment, change orders, design errors
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Contract defaults and termination
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Bid protests and award disputes
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Mechanics’ liens and public improvement liens
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Property damage claims
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Insurance coverage and disputes
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Alternative dispute resolution and litigation