Construction Litigation & Disputes (Private Projects)
Craig's construction law experience is extensive and varied. From his very first case to the present day, Craig's practice has emphasized construction litigation, both public and private, on projects ranging from massive to small and routine, both commercial and residential.
Craig has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating private construction disputes that cannot be quickly and fairly resolved, and a long history of excellent results and happy clients.
Craig is especially experienced in filing, perfecting, and (successfully) enforcing - all the way through trial - contractor Mechanics Liens under the MA statute, designed to ensure contractors are paid for their work.
In one mechanics lien case - presenting a question of first impression under MA law - Craig won a jury verdict for his client after a hard-fought, 9-day Superior Court trial. On appeal, the Appeals Court affirmed the verdict in favor of Craig's client. The decision remains the lone authority on the novel mechanics lien issue involved: P.T. Corporation v. National Amusements, Inc., 67 Mass. App. Ct. 1121; 859 N.E.2d 457 (2006).
Craig is often involved on behalf of his contractor clients from the Invitation to Bid through final project close-out, which has him reviewing and negotiating proposed contracts, resolving work issues and modifying claims and contracts to reflect changed or unexpected field conditions, consulting clients during their work performance, preserving and presenting claims for payment, and guiding clients through the requisition application and payment process.
Craig has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating private construction disputes that cannot be quickly and fairly resolved, and a long history of excellent results and happy clients.
Craig is especially experienced in filing, perfecting, and (successfully) enforcing - all the way through trial - contractor Mechanics Liens under the MA statute, designed to ensure contractors are paid for their work.
In one mechanics lien case - presenting a question of first impression under MA law - Craig won a jury verdict for his client after a hard-fought, 9-day Superior Court trial. On appeal, the Appeals Court affirmed the verdict in favor of Craig's client. The decision remains the lone authority on the novel mechanics lien issue involved: P.T. Corporation v. National Amusements, Inc., 67 Mass. App. Ct. 1121; 859 N.E.2d 457 (2006).
Craig is often involved on behalf of his contractor clients from the Invitation to Bid through final project close-out, which has him reviewing and negotiating proposed contracts, resolving work issues and modifying claims and contracts to reflect changed or unexpected field conditions, consulting clients during their work performance, preserving and presenting claims for payment, and guiding clients through the requisition application and payment process.