Construction Law Attorneys Christopher T. Colwell Brandon Gaskins Robert A. Kerr, Jr. Perrin Q. Dargan, III Significant Published Opinions Tolers Cove Homeowner’s Association, Inc. v. Trident Construction Company, Inc., 355 S.C. 605; 586 S.E.2d 581 (2003) Hagood & Kerr, PA’s Construction Law Practice Group recognizes that in any project the one universal and overriding objective is successful and timely completion of the project itself. We therefore work diligently to seek out and implement swift, mutually acceptable resolutions to the inevitable conflicts that arise before, during, and after the course of construction. In furtherance of this mission, we offer comprehensive construction-related services to clients engaged in any aspect of the construction and land development or land use arena, often working in tandem with our Real Estate and Business Transaction Practice Groups. We represent Owners and Developers of construction projects, Government Contractors, Private Contractors, Subcontractors, Material Suppliers, Materials Manufacturers, Design Professionals, as well as Insurers and Performance Bond Sureties and Payment Bond Sureties, in all phases of the development and construction process, including the following: litigation, contract negotiation, construction contract administration, surety work, and alternative dispute resolution. Litigation Representing Owners, Contractors, Designers, Material Suppliers, and Materials Manufacturers in construction deficiency/construction defect litigation. Representing Owners, Contractors, Designers, Material Suppliers, and Materials Manufacturers in matters involving Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), negative pressure buildings, mold and mildew contamination, water intrusion, and termite infestation. Assisting Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) Condominium Regimes, and other Horizontal Regimes with construction-related issues. Contract Negotiation Drafting and negotiating Contract Documents on behalf of Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Design Professionals (including Architects and Engineers), and Material Suppliers. We work regularly with the families of documents developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of General Contractors (AGC). Construction Contract Administration Assisting Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Design Professionals (including Architects and Engineers), Material Suppliers, and Material Manufacturers with resolution of disputes during the course of construction while keeping the project itself moving forward towards completion. Assisting Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors, Design Professionals (including Architects and Engineers), Material Suppliers, and Material Manufacturers with construction delay claims. Resolving disputes related to project close-out, including Mechanic’s Lien claims, Payment Bond claims, and other payment issues. Surety Work Assisting Sureties with performance bond claims and payment bond claims, including claims filed under the Federal Miller Act and the South Carolina Little Miller Act. Insurance Coverage Representing parties in Insurance Coverage disputes related to vertical construction projects, road construction projects and other land development projects. Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation: We regularly represent clients in mediation proceedings involving all facets of the construction and land use businesses, seeking early resolutions to complex problems in order to allow clients to get out of litigation and back to the business of business. Our lawyers also serve as construction mediators. (See our Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group) Arbitration: We have arbitrated cases under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the South Carolina Uniform Arbitration Act. We have also litigated cases as far as the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the arbitrability of claims, the enforceability of arbitration clauses, and the appealability of decisions related to arbitration. We have also served as arbitrator. Published Opinions: Tolers Cove Homeowner’s Association, Inc. v. Trident Construction Company, Inc., 355 S.C. 605; 586 S.E.2d 581 (2003)

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