From airports and apartment buildings, to schools and solar farms, Wendel Rosen has paved the way for some of the most important and iconic projects shaping the skyline in California and beyond. Our construction practice group connects deep experience and insight to assist clients in legal issues from project inception to completion.
Who we serve
We represent clients in nearly every aspect of design and construction, including owners, developers, architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment lessors, sureties and insurers. Our diverse experience informs a thorough understanding of construction issues from a variety of perspectives.
Broad project experience
Our work spans a wide range of public and private projects, from mixed-use developments to high-tech manufacturing facilities. The projects we’ve assisted clients with include construction of airports, apartments, bridges, commercial buildings, highways, hospitals, military bases, ports, power plants, prisons, residential developments, retail buildings, schools, solar farms, universities and water projects.
Tailored client services
Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their unique project needs. Wendel Rosen offers the resources to solve construction legal issues from project formation through project closeout, as well as related business, land use, real estate, employment and other issues. Frequent matters addressed include:
- Contractor licensing
- Pre-qualification
- Local preferences
- MBE/WBE/DVBE
- Bid protests
- Subcontractor substitutions
- Prevailing wage issues
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Green building
- Performance and payment issues
- Defect, delay and acceleration claims
- Mechanics liens
- Stop notice and bond claims
- Abandonment and termination
- False claims
- Liquidated damages
- Indemnity and insurance issues
Publications
The Wendel Report: Construction and Infrastructure Update, February 2018
02/28/2018 | Construction Practice Newsletter
2018 California Construction Law Update During the first year of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session, while much political attention was focused on several California laws that could be viewed as California’s…
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California Court Broadly Interprets Insurance Policy’s “Liability Arising Out of” Language
12/18/2017 | Gary A. Barrera
In McMillin Mgmt. Servs. v. Financial Pacific Ins. Co., Cal.Ct.App. (4th Dist.), Docket No. D069814 (filed 11/14/17), the California Court of Appeal held that the term “liability arising out of,” as used…
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California Court of Appeal: Inserting The Phrase “Ongoing Operations” In An Additional Endorsement Is Not Enough to Preclude Coverage for Completed Operations
09/11/2017 | Gary A. Barrera
In a victory for additional insureds, a California appeals court held, in Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indemnity Co., Cal.Ct.App. (4th Dist.), Docket No. D070478 (filed 8/30/17), that an…
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Emerging Owner Roadblocks to Getting to a Decision on the Merits
09/06/2019 | Associated General Contractors of California
Construction attorney Quinlan Tom will speak at the “Emerging Owner Roadblocks to Getting to a Decision on the Merits” on September 6, 2019 at the Legal Advisory Committee –Associated General…
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Top Ten Construction and Design Provisions Every Owner, Tenant, Contractor and Design Professional Should Understand
04/17/2018 | Wendel Rosen Client Seminar
Wendel Rosen attorney Gary Barrera co-presented at the client seminar, “Top Ten Construction and Design Provisions Every Owner, Tenant, Contractor and Design Professional Should Understand” on Tuesday, April 17, 2018,…
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The Future of Oakland
10/05/2017 | Bisnow
Wendel Rosen is honored to sponsor Bisnow’s 2017 panel discussion, “The Future of Oakland” on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7:30 AM. With the recent push for Construction and Development…
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News
Gary Barrera Reviews Insurance Basics for Construction Startups
11/11/2019 | Construction Executive
Wendel Rosen Partner Gary A. Barrera breaks down the different types of insurance available to new construction businesses in his Construction Executive article titled “Insurance for Construction Startups.” Gary explains…
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Wendel Rosen Scores Seven “Tier 1” Rankings on Best Lawyers 2020 Best Law Firms List
11/01/2019
Wendel Rosen LLP has been named to the list of 2020 Best Law Firms by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. The firm is recognized in the categories of…
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Wendel Rosen Lands 12 in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
08/19/2019 | Wendel Rosen
Partner Michael Dean Named “Best Lawyer” for 37th Consecutive Year Wendel Rosen LLP Partners Michael D. Cooper, Patricia E. Curtin, Michael A. Dean, Monica Dell’Osso, Matthew F. Graham, Tracy Green,…
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| 11/20/2017 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen Receives Five “Tier 1” on Best Lawyers 2018 Best Law Firms List | |
| 07/06/2017 | Press Release | Gary Barrera Joins Wendel Rosen’s Insurance Practice Group | |
| 12/15/2015 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen Bolsters Trusts and Estates and Construction Practices with Trio of New Attorneys | |