Construction / Development Lawyers
12,736 verified construction / development attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Construction / Development counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Aaron E. Rifkind is a lawyer practicing business law, administrative law, commercial transactions and 6 other areas of law.
Michelle Fisher Tanzer is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, alternative dispute resolution, hospitality and 6 other areas of law. Michelle received...
Arthur E. Justice, Jr. is a lawyer practicing employment law, professional liability, directors and officers liability and 7 other areas of law.
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Mr. David French Powell is a lawyer practicing private wealth services, wealth planning and preservation, private companies and 5 other areas of law.
Richard Scott Zeilenga is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real estate litigation, appellate practice and 8 other areas of law. Richard receiv...
Juliet Marie Sussman is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Juliet received a B.A. degre...
Thomas F Nowland is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a degree f...
Mr. Long practices primarily in the areas of real estate, wills and trusts, oil and gas, estate planning and probate administration, and general busin...
Eric Anthony Sauter is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services access, landlord & tenant, corporate & business and 4 other areas of law. Eric...
Mr. Christopher Shawn Beard is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, collections, family law and 36 other areas of law.
Mr. Blair Allan Bisbey is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, insurance and 11 other areas of law.
Celeste Tiller Jones is a lawyer practicing health care litigation, product liability litigation, white collar criminal defense and 4 other areas of l...
Daniel F. Gruen is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, real estate and 1 other area of law.
David Arnold Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, defective and dangerous products and 5 other areas of law. Da...
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Mr. Frank E Ferruggia is a lawyer practicing advertising, construction / development, tax & benefits and 3 other areas of law.
Thomas Patrick Kearns is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, debt & lending agreements and 8 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree f...
John D. Faught is a lawyer practicing construction / development, environmental, government and 2 other areas of law.
Barbara L Portwood is a lawyer practicing tax, debt / lending agreements, construction / development and 6 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A....
Edward Hall Cross is a lawyer practicing contracts, civil litigation, risk management and 11 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from Ca...
Larry is the managing partner at RUDER LAW, LLC in Chicago. During his 40-year career, Larry has tried dozens of cases obtaining millions of dollars i...
Mr. Dan R Larsen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil rights, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law.
Yuriy Mava is a lawyer practicing commercial disputes, commercial leasing, construction & development and 8 other areas of law. Yuriy received a B.A. ...
Robin H Leavengood is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, consumer class actions, real property, probate & trust and 3 other areas of law. Robin r...
Alexander Karasik is a lawyer practicing car accidents, trucking accident, slip and fall accident and 5 other areas of law. Alexander received a B.A. ...
Robert William Stetson III is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction & development, insurance. Robert received a degree from Trinity College in ...
Thomas C. McThenia, Jr. is a lawyer practicing drone and aviation law, intellectual property & technology, litigation and 15 other areas of law.
Mary Walsh Giles is a lawyer practicing insurance defense & coverage, title litigation, banking and 7 other areas of law. Mary received a B.S. degree ...
Carole Ann Donahue is a lawyer practicing construction & development, employment & labor, civil rights and 1 other area of law. Carole received a B.A....
Clayton Winter Crevasse is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction / development, litigation and 5 other areas of law. Clayton received a B.A. d...
Mark A Solomon is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, construction / development, affordable housing and community development and 2 other areas of...
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Daniel Owen Herrington is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, business litigation, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.S...
David John Francis Gross is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, construction / development, trial practice and 2 other areas of law. David receiv...
Samuel J. Vinson is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, construction / development, government and 2 other areas of law.
Thomas Murray Jenks is a lawyer practicing ad valorem taxation, alternative dispute resolution, business law and 7 other areas of law. Thomas received...
Robert L Walsh is a lawyer practicing business & commercial litigation, environmental & toxic torts, green law and sustainability and 3 other areas of...
Evan Scott Seideman is a lawyer practicing venture capital, mergers / acquisitions, construction / development. Evan received a B.S. degree from Georg...
Michael Paul Ribons is a lawyer practicing law practice mgmt, real property law, business and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from Whi...
Joseph F. Reardon is a lawyer practicing wills and trusts, real estate, business and 5 other areas of law.
Kathleen O'Connell Keating is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 13, construction / development. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from Rutgers Un...
Sandi R. Wilson is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, construction / development.
Robert Joseph Drumm is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, contracts and 8 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Texas ...
John Irwin Silverfield is a lawyer practicing automobile liability defense, general liability defense, trusts and 7 other areas of law. John received ...
I am the founding partner of Cole Law Partners, P.C., and a trial attorney and seasoned litigator with offices in Boston, MetroWest and Providence, fo...
John Guglielmo is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law, general liability, construction & development and 2 other areas of law. John rec...
Frank P Simoneaux is a lawyer practicing administrative law, environmental law, oil and gas and 5 other areas of law. Frank received a B.A. degree fro...
Michael David Rothstein is a lawyer practicing real estate, intellectual property, construction / development and 5 other areas of law. Michael receiv...
Jeremy Lester Olsan is a lawyer practicing real estate, property law, business enterprises and 25 other areas of law. Jeremy received a B.A. degree fr...
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Dana Craig Holloway is a lawyer practicing automotive liability, general liability, uninsured and underinsured motorists and 7 other areas of law. Dan...
Mr. Thomas Robert Thompson is a lawyer practicing arbitration, business, civil litigation and 14 other areas of law.
John T Hartmann is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, divorce and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University o...
Brian Clifford Bengtson is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, defective and dangerous products, construction & development and 10 other areas o...
Quentin F Urquhart, Jr is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, personal injury, construction & development and 8 other areas of law. Quentin recei...
Polly Boo Jessen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, project development, brownfields redevelopment and 3 other areas of law. Polly received a d...
Michael A Cantor is a lawyer practicing construction / development, patent infringement, patents and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. de...
Steven Cory Sayler is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a M.P.H. degr...
What is Construction / Development?
Construction / Development is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, construction / development sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way construction / development works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Construction / Development attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Construction / Development lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 12,736 verified construction / development attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Construction / Development attorney?
Most people contact a construction / development lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for construction / development representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a construction / development lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 12,736 construction / development attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Construction / Development attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a construction / development lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of construction / development experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Construction / Development lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a construction / development lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for construction / development attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side construction / development work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing construction / development needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about construction / development
How quickly can a construction / development lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a construction / development lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many construction / development attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical construction / development matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are construction / development lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between construction / development and the related practice areas?
Construction / Development overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find construction / development attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the construction / development roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Construction / Development Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Construction / Development by State
All states →Find construction / development attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.