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Construction Law

Mohrman & Kaardal attorneys have handled construction law matters and tried numerous cases stemming from virtually all aspects of construction projects. Representative clients include owners, general contractors, subcontractors, designers, construction managers, construction engineers and material suppliers.

Our lawyers are skilled in litigation involving the financing, project management, design, and construction of commercial buildings, residential buildings, residential developments, golf courses, retail space and warehouses. Construction cases have ranged from those based on simple breach of contract claims, to complex claims with economic damages and delay damages, to construction defect claims, and public bidding claims. Regardless of the forum, Mohrman & Kaardal attorneys are experienced in presenting cases to juries, the court, in arbitration, mediation, and to dispute resolution boards.

Mohrman & Kaardal attorneys also counsel clients regarding construction-related contracts, and again are experienced in reviewing them from the perspective of the owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or designer. Mohrman & Kaardal attorneys also draft mechanic’s lien statements, payment bond claims, and related documents.

Representative Cases:

• Twin City Pipe Trades Service Association, Inc., v. Peak Mechanical, Inc., et al., 689 N.W. 2d 549 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004)
• Pioneer Engineering, P.A. v. Dean R. Johnson Construction, Inc., et al., Court File No. 19-C8-04-006988 (Dakota County, Minn. filed 2004)
• Willmar Electric Service, Inc. v. Mills Properties, Inc., et al., Equity No. EQCV061010 (District Court, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa filed 2003)
• KBC, Inc. v. Richard Knutson, Inc., Court File No. CX01-634 (Rice County, Minn., filed 2001)
• Lester’s of Minnesota, Inc., v. Ober, No. CO-99-576 (Minn. Ct. App. filed Aug. 24, 1999)
• Poured Concrete Foundation, Inc., v. Andron, Inc., 529 N.W.2d 506 (Minn.App. 1995)
• American Office Products, Inc. v. Belland, 1995 WL 25264 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan 24, 1995)
• Dura Supreme, Inc. v. Kopfmann Homes, Inc., et al., No. CX-94-842 (Minn. App. Filed January 17, 1995)
• Poured Concrete Foundation v. Andron, 507 N.W.2d 888 (Minn. App. 1994)
• Home Lumber Co. v. Kopfmann Homes, Inc., 1992 WL 130486 (Minn. App. June 16, 1992)

Construction Law Attorney Contact: Vincent J. Fahnlander