Construction Law

Lanak & Hanna has been counseling small and large construction clients for over 45 years in all aspects of construction matters from contract drafting and review, to affirmative claims and disputes, to project risk mitigation and management.

Proven Advocates for Complex Construction Disputes

The Lanak & Hanna team excels in handling complex public and private works construction disputes and has discrete fluency in contract documents and terminology. Our diverse experience extends to State, local and federal projects. We have recovered tens of millions for our clients through the aggressive use of dispute resolution, including arbitration, trials and appeals.

Protecting Your Rights in Construction Projects

Leveraging our client’s job rights, including mechanic’s liens, stop notice and payment bonds, the Lanak & Hanna team has been successful representing some of the largest general and specialty trade contractors throughout the Western United States.

Leaders in Construction Law Education & Insights

The Lanak & Hanna Construction Team has also written extensively on construction law topics and regularly presents on construction law issues at seminars and programs throughout the United States.

MEET OUR CONSTRUCTION LAW ATTORNEYS

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Colin K. McCarthy

Natasha K. Buchanan

Michael K. Murray

Mac W. Cabal

James H. Millane

David R. Johnson

Amber N. Kim

Charles K. Stec

Lauren B. Stec

Erica Loftis-Pacheco

Tyler P. Doremus

Sunny Lee

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Real Results: How We Helped Our Construction Clients Succeed

Lanak & Hanna Prevails in Administrative Proceedings Over Long Beach Airport
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
Lanak & Hanna Recovers Payment for Solar Contractor After Prolonged Dispute
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
Persistence Pays Off: Lanak & Hanna Recovers Long-Unpaid Judgment for Roofing Subcontractor
In a testament to the firms tenacity and never give up attitude, Principal Attorney Michael Murray recovered payment for a client on a judgment that had been entered almost four years ago. When the client, a roofing subcontractor, was not...More