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Kasem Ko represents contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, as well as commercial and residential owners, on a wide array of legal issues in the construction industry.

Construction projects often involve multiple parties, including general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, design professionals, insurers, land surveyors, project managers, and owners. Moreover, construction project schedules are time-sensitive and must move forward as efficiently and rapidly as possible. Finally, construction agreements may be complicated, and may include, in addition to the contract, bidding documents, general and supplementary conditions, modifications, change orders, addenda, technical specifications, plans, and drawings. To further complicate matters, under certain circumstances, the terms of a written document may be subject to oral modification.

Because construction projects are subject to strict schedules, involve multiple parties, and generate a plethora of documents, construction projects are ripe for disputes. Kasem Ko advises clients prior to the inception of a project to protect and clearly delineate contractual rights, duties, and obligations, and to insulate clients from liability within the parameters of the law. Kasem Ko is available to draft, negotiate, and review contracts on behalf of our construction industry clientele, including ensuring general contractor and home improvement contractor compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

Our firm seeks creative cost-effective resolutions designed to avoid litigation. When necessary, however, our attorneys defend and pursue claims on behalf of our clients through litigation. We provide sophisticated counsel on the following matters:

• Construction contract review, drafting, disputes, and settlements;
• Litigation matters, including construction defect and delay damage issues;
• Mechanic's liens, including notices of contract and statements of account;
• Home improvement laws, including the Home Improvement Contractor Act;
• "Green energy" laws and compliance;
• Wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage;
• Contractor state licensing board matters;
• Warranties and change orders;
• Building and accessibility code interpretation, including ADA compliance;
• Insurance coverage and surety bonds ;
• Permitting and approvals, including zoning and variance;
• Environmental and septic issues;
• Land acquisition;
• Analysis and advice regarding form contracts provided by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and ConsensusDOCS.