On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Jan 22, 2020 | Construction Litigation
As a business, it is nearly always in your best interest to try and mediate any disputes that come your way. Going through litigation can be a big, expensive headache that is full of red tape. Mediation also will help you keep valuable contacts, even if you have a...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Nov 30, 2019 | Construction Litigation
If you are a long-time construction business owner in Alabama, then you understand that construction disputes happen all the time. Often, you cannot avoid them. There are some situations, though, that you can avoid if you plan ahead. Knowing the common issues that...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Nov 20, 2019 | Construction Litigation
Alabama residents work hard to afford the necessities in life. After years of saving and dreaming, some may consider building a home is the culmination of all that hard work. What happens when a new home becomes a nightmare? Construction defects may put a damper on...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Apr 19, 2019 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
After a construction project is substantially completed, landowners often perceive a gap between the work that was contracted for and how it was completed. When the landowner is dissatisfied with the results, or if the construction is dangerously flawed, and...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Jan 11, 2019 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
Construction is a significant part of the economy and landscape in Alabama and across the nation. When a public or private entity is having construction work, there are certain requirements for the work and its quality. The laws will protect them from defects and...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Oct 19, 2018 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
Construction problems are relatively common in Alabama and across the U.S. Some are benign and some are serious. Benign defects can usually be handled without the need to go to court or engage in an extended dispute. The more serious issues can lead to people becoming...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Jul 11, 2018 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
Construction companies in Alabama must be cognizant of the possibility that they will face a lawsuit for a breach of contract. Since people who hire a company to complete a construction project will have certain expectations as to how it will be completed, any issue...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | Jun 15, 2018 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
From start to finish, navigating the ins and outs of a construction project is a complicated matter. Whether you are a property owner entrusting a construction contractor to provide a quality structure or a contractor providing that quality work, there are many...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | May 18, 2018 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
In Alabama, when there is construction work of any kind done, the expectation is that it will be done up to specifications and the work will be sound. However, there are often allegations from private and commercial customers that the contractors and construction...
On behalf of Slaten Law, P.C. | May 2, 2018 | Construction Litigation, Firm News
The onion gets used a lot by way of analogy. If you’ve ever sliced into one, you know these bulbs have myriad layers. They can also bring you to tears. In this initial blog entry, we are offer the proposition that construction defect disputes are a lot like an...
