Construction Law

Charleston Construction Law Attorney

West Virginia is a land in transition, where residential and commercial developments are rapidly transforming rural and suburban areas into housing developments, strip malls and shopping centers. This dynamic business environment presents members of the construction industry with opportunities while exposing them to risks of liability and economic loss.

At Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC in Charleston, our construction law attorneys provide contractors, design professionals, owners and others involved in the construction industry with sound legal counsel and powerful advocacy, protecting and promoting our clients' business and professional interests.

Every lawyer in our construction law practice has extensive experience helping industry professionals. Attorney David Moore worked in the industry as a contractor and in other capacities before practicing law, providing him with a valuable, real world perspective on the issues our clients face.

Matters we are prepared to handle include the following:

• Establishment and litigation of mechanics' liens
• Construction contract drafting
• Construction contract litigation
• Land use and zoning permits
• Environmental litigation, including waste water treatment and toxic torts
• Natural resources law, including wetlands issues
• Employment law
• Architectural and engineering liability
• Premises liability and product liability defense
• Defect and delay claims
• State, local and municipal issues

For more information, please visit our construction law information center.

If you would like to speak with one of our lawyers about our construction law services, or if you have a question for our firm, call 304-932-0788 (toll-free at 866-325-5032) or e-mail our Charleston office to arrange a complimentary consultation. Our lawyers will give you an early and accurate evaluation of liability, damages and the costs of litigation in your case, and reevaluate these factors if unforeseen circumstances arise. We welcome the opportunity to serve as local counsel for out-of-state businesses involved in West Virginia cases.