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
Impacts of the Bay Area Shelter-In-Place Orders on Development and Related Litigation
03/19/2020 | Client Update
As of March 18, 2020, eleven Bay Area and neighboring counties have issued Shelter-in-Place orders, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and…
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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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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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Construction Defect
04/26/2018 | Alameda County Bar Association
Wendel Rosen Construction attorney Gary Barrera will present, “Construction Defect,” on Thursday, April 26th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Alameda County Bar Association’s office. Location Alameda County Bar…
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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,…
Full Article| Date | Category | Host | Title |
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| 10/05/2017 | Sponsorship | Bisnow | The Future of Oakland |
| 11/10/2016 | Sponsorship | Bisnow | Oakland Construction & Development: The Boom Continues! |
| 09/27/2016 | Seminar | Wendel Rosen Client Seminar | Infrastructure Forum: What Would $3.5 Billion Do for BART’s Infrastructure? |
| 05/12/2015 | Seminar | Wendel Rosen Client Seminar | Wrap Traps: Wrap Insurance for Construction Projects |
| 03/12/2015 | Seminar | Wendel Rosen Seminar | 8 Billion – What Will It Do for Alameda County and the Region? |
| 10/30/2014 | Seminar | Wendel Rosen Seminar | The Next Decade of Transportation in the East Bay and Beyond |
| 09/05/2012 | Seminar | Green California Community College Summit | Practical Necessities and Preparation Requirements for Successful Solar Projects |
News
Zack Wasserman Discusses Impacts of Sea Level Rise
02/20/2020 | NBC Bay Area
Wendel attorney Zack Wasserman offers expert analysis in an NBC Bay Area piece on the threat that rising sea level poses to neighborhoods and major construction projects in the Bay…
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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
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…
Full Article| Date | Category | Publication | Title |
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| 08/19/2019 | Press Release | Wendel Rosen | Wendel Rosen Lands 12 in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America |
| 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 | |