Construction Dispute Mediation

Construction projects involve a lot of moving parts, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and developers, and disputes over payment, delays, change orders, or defects are common. When they happen, mediation offers a faster and less adversarial way to resolve the issue and, in many cases, keep the project moving.

Common Construction Disputes Suited to Mediation

• Payment and change order disputes
• Delay and scheduling claims
• Defect and workmanship disputes
• Disputes between general contractors and subcontractors
• Disagreements between owners and developers

Why Mediation Makes Sense for Construction Disputes

• Faster. Construction disputes are often time-sensitive, and unresolved disputes can hold up an entire project. Mediation can resolve matters in days rather than months.
• Cost-effective. Avoids the legal fees and expert costs that come with litigation or formal arbitration.
• Preserves working relationships. Owners, contractors, and subcontractors often need to keep working together on the same project or future ones.
• Confidential. Keeps contract terms and dispute details out of the public record.

A background that includes direct legal work in the construction industry means mediation for construction disputes comes with a practical understanding of contracts, change orders, and how these projects actually run, not just general mediation training.

How It Works

The process is simple: contact us, schedule a session, and mediate. Before your session, both parties review and sign an Agreement to Mediate that outlines confidentiality and the ground rules for the process. There's no separate consultation step to schedule first, you can go straight from reaching out to getting a session on the calendar.