Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) frequently averts costly and time-consuming trials, allowing disagreeing parties to settle their differences confidentially outside of the courtroom. Dickinson Wright’s construction attorneys understand that clients often prefer an alternative solution to litigation, and we are committed to helping you reach the best possible outcome. Acting as neutral arbitrators and mediators, we provide innovative solutions to complicated situations for those in the construction industry.
Our Team
Members of our construction team have taught both locally and regionally at construction law seminars and they have published numerous articles on construction-related topics, including ADR and all aspects of construction claims. Additionally, our lawyers are recognized by Best Lawyers® for their ADR work.
Our Core Services
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• General counsel
• Preparation of submission agreements
• Informal negotiation and mediation
When a settlement is not ultimately attainable, we pursue an out-of-court solution through a number of alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Representative Matters
–Negotiation of closeout disputes for the owner on a $40 million healthcare project in the Northeast. The disputes involved electrical engineering and installation issues among others, and were favorably resolved for the client without having to engage in litigation.
–Represented the manufacturer and constructor of a large recovery boiler in claims relating to the explosion of the boiler at a paper mill which resulted in numerous fatalities. Our early, aggressive investigation and response to the claims with documented evidence and expert opinions resulted in the abandonment of the claims against the firm’s client prior to litigation which was subsequently brought against other parties.
–Represented the owner of a recycled paper de-inking pulp plant in a multi-million dollar arbitration dispute with the plant's designer/contractor for its failure to design and construct the facility in accordance with contractual performance guarantees.
–Preparation and drafting of alternative dispute resolution provisions for the national contract template of a national homebuilder.
–Successfully negotiated closeout disputes for the owner on a $40 million healthcare project in Pennsylvania. The disputes involved electrical engineering and installation issues among others and were resolved favorably for the client without having to engage in litigation.
–Defended a major educational institution against a $19 million construction claim, resulting in an arbitration award of no liability.
