Contracting Law
Contracting & Construction Law
At Suits Law Firm, we have acquired an in-depth appreciation of factual and legal issues which typically arise in construction-related disputes. Our experience and knowledge comes from years of representing residential and commercial owners, developers, contractors (General & Subs), and material suppliers.
We have litigated claims involving compensation for "extra work," defective building products, negligence and defective construction, personal injuries arising out of defective construction,, statutory and contractual warranty claims, delay damages, mechanic's liens, insurance and indemnification claims.
Arizona Registrar of Contractors: Suits Law Firm represents Homeowners and Contractors (General and Subs) in administrative claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). We also represent design professionals (Engineers, Architects, etc.) providing an aggressive defense against professional and/or design negligence claims.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: In many construction-related matters, methods of alternative dispute resolution including mediation or arbitration are appropriate, even if not expressly required by contract. Because these type of disputes typically involve alleged deficiencies with more than one trade's work, and because the work of one trade often impacts the quality and timing of another trade's work, an mediator or arbitrator with specialized knowledge can help to reduce the time spent in litigation which reduces the cost of the litigation. We recommend the appropriate alternative dispute mechanism be employed whenever appropriate and in our client's best interests.
Construction Site Accidents and Claims
Construction is the United States' largest industry, and unfortunately, construction site accidents kill and injure thousands of workers each year. Despite legal and trade provisions in place to prevent construction accidents, one out of every ten construction workers suffer some kind of on the job injury, including:
• Falls
• Scaffolding, Crane, Derrick, Conveyor, Ladder, Winch, Grater, Scraper, Backhoe, and Boiler Accidents
• Electric Shock
• Trench Collapse
• Fire and Explosion
• Highway Vehicle Accidents
• Compressed Gases Accidents
• Welding Accidents
Although most injured workers will be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits, these benefits will not cover all of the expenses faced by an injured worker and generally do not cover pain and suffering and the full range of damages available to the loved ones of a worker who is killed in an accident.
When a construction or work-site accident occurs, responsibility for the personal injury may be attributed to a variety of individuals or businesses, including the owners, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and/or equipment manufacturers and suppliers - all of whom are required to provide a reasonably safe work environment and/or equipment.
Areas of Practice
Suits Law Firm, PLC
224 N. Marina St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Ph: (928)-443-8788
Fax: (928) 443-9012
Doug Suits, Esq. of Suits Law Firm, PLC Attorney for Prescott, Prescott Valley and Quad City Area.
Serving the Quad-City Area, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt,
Yavapai County, Mayer, Paulden, Spring Valley, Kingman, Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood,
Camp Verde, Verde Valley, Wickenburg, Williamson, Wilhoit, Ash Fork. Skull Valley.
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