As a full-service firm, construction-related matters have been at the heart of our work. However, our clients often need business law support beyond this central focus.
Therefore, we’ve leveraged our decades of experience and expertise as construction lawyers to handle everything from labor and employment, estate planning, corporate governance, M&A, and more to help our clients get the results they want.
Put simply, we’re here to solve problems. Whether our clients are sureties, general contractors, suppliers, or employers, our firm represents all parties in the construction industry, from top to bottom, and is active in dispute resolution across the globe.
Our goal is to make your life easier by delivering an integrated, personalized legal strategy that pulls from our network of resources across the U.S. and internationally.
Lanak & Hanna attorneys are led by a client-centric philosophy and return calls promptly to keep communication open and close cases faster.
Expanding beyond construction-based claims to encompass the business law capabilities our clients need.
Consider us the catalyst for swift construction conflict resolutions. With over 45 years of experience in construction law as our foundation, we’ve broadened our reach to handle everything from contract negotiation to risk mitigation strategies and project disputes to providing general counsel to construction professionals.
As trusted suretyship advisors, our practice handles matters regarding surety bonds, indemnity issues, and subrogation. We work collaboratively with clients to provide clear communication throughout the entire process so you understand your options for a swift and desirable outcome.
We treat each commercial collection case as an intellectual challenge, knowing the key to successful recovery is invoking the right remedy for each situation. We are well-equipped with the capabilities and expertise to manage escalated issues effectively and secure our clients’ unique financial interests.
Succession planning helps business owners plan for the next generation to maintain business continuity and preserve hard-earned legacies. With thoughtful planning and tailored solutions, our attorneys are focused on asset protection to secure the future of your family business.
From formation to compliance and governance, we see our business law clients through multiple stages of their company growth. By working closely with business owners, this partnership allows us to provide clear, actionable advice and tailored corporate solutions to foster long-term growth and success.
Our counsel and legal services extend to employers faced with mitigating workplace disputes and navigating ever-changing workplace compliance requirements. We apply legal best practices in employee-related matters to ensure clients have the strongest protections in place to uphold legally sound workplaces.
Supplier client at Lanak & Hanna was waiting many years to receive payment from a contractor who had refused to even acknowledge the debt until attorneys Michael Murray and Sunny Lee filed a lawsuit on the client’s behalf. Though the...More
Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Colin K. McCarthy successfully prevailed in an administrative proceeding against the City of Long Beach on a sizable airport construction project. At stake was a multi-million contract for significant improvements to airport water operations for...More
Attorney Michael Murray recovered payment for a contractor who had installed solar systems at two golf courses. After the general contractor absconded with the payments that were owed to Lanak & Hanna’s client, Mr. Murray filed multiple lawsuits against both...More
