Construction Law
The construction practice group at Rinke Noonan proudly provides quality representation at all stages of the construction process to the construction industry. From initial contract formation through post-project litigation, and all of the steps in between, Rinke Noonan actively assists its clients to navigate through, and avoid, legal land-mines ensuring that they are properly protected. The success of Rinke Noonan's construction practice group is built from four cornerstones:
Experience and Knowledge
Several of Rinke Noonan's construction law attorneys are well known throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Many of the attorneys actively participate in local builders' associations, and one attorney is a past president of the Builders' Association of Minnesota. Our practice group's chair serves on the AAA's commercial complex case panel. Our depth of knowledge of the construction industry, and the legal issues affecting the industry, is demonstrated through the articles we write, the seminars we speak at, and the cases we win. This understanding and experience enables us to provide our clients with an unique advantage when negotiating or litigating disputes.
Rinke Noonan's construction practice group regularly provides advice on the following issues:
- Resolving construction disputes through litigation, mediation, and arbitration
- Drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts
- Government contracts (federal, state, and local)
- Environmental law
- Regulatory compliance
- Mechanic's lien and payment bond claims and litigation
- Contract termination
- Change Order litigation
- Liquidated damages
- Bid Protests
- Bid Mistakes
- Differing site conditions claims
- Defective or ambiguous specification claims
- Zoning, subdivisions, conditional use permits, and variances
- New Home Warranty Issues
Communication
Rinke Noonan's Construction Law attorneys believe that the key to success in any construction project is communication. This means that the parties to a construction contract must effectively communicate their expectations at the project's outset, and throughout the project. Rinke Noonan works with its clients to develop carefully constructed contract documents to protect their individual interests. Because no contract can make a project work well, unless builder, owner, and architect or engineer deal honestly and in good-faith, we advise our clients to follow best business practices, use carefully drawn contracts, and above all, deal with quality, reputable companies.
Collaboration
If a dispute arises during the course of a project, or at its conclusion, the first thing Rinke Noonan does with a client is discuss their unique situation. Rinke Noonan's construction law attorneys work with the client to identify their goals and objectives for the process, include the client in determining the strategy best suited to meet their individual needs, and then vigorously pursues those objectives in order to move the client toward a favorable resolution.
In addition to collaborating with our clients on a specific project, Rinke Noonan's construction law attorneys encourage our clients to work with the knowledgeable attorneys in other practice groups when appropriate. For example, Rinke Noonan's land use practice group regularly assists our clients navigate through the project approval process; and Rinke Noonan's corporate practice group works to address organization, tax and financing issues.
Value
The construction practice group at Rinke Noonan actively assists builders and owners through low-cost alternative dispute resolution as mediators, arbitrators and as advocates. If a matter proceeds to trial, our experienced construction practice group attorneys are prepared to advocate for our clients throughout the litigation process. Rinke Noonan is located in central Minnesota allowing its attorneys to have a geographically wide ranging practice with competitive rates, retaining clients from around the state and neighboring states. Our knowledge, experience, and use of technology enable us to provide sound advice efficiently.
For more information on Construction Law visit our
Law for Laymen Section.
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