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Construction Litigation

Construction defects can quickly turn a building project into a legal battlefield – whether you are the company being sued for an alleged defect or the homeowner bringing a claim because of foundation cracks in your new home. Construction law is complex, involving detailed building plans, extensive local and state building codes, and myriad parties who worked on the project, including builders, owners, general contractors and subcontractors.

If you are involved in a construction defect claim, one of the most important steps you can take to secure your rights is to immediately contact an attorney experienced in construction law. Informed legal advice can help you understand all of your legal options and can make a tremendous difference in the outcome of your case.

The North Carolina law firm of Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown, PLLC has handled construction defect cases on behalf of numerous clients – both those filing claims and those facing lawsuits. We understand that whether you are a building owner, developer, contractor, worker or other involved party, you have legal rights – and we work tirelessly to protect them. We review each case immediately to determine the cause of the defect, and when needed we seek advice from engineers, surveyors and other experts to accurately assess the situation and interpret pertinent code issues.

Under North Carolina law, construction defect claims may be filed against builders months or years after completion of the project. This means that evidence can be difficult to track down, creating significant challenges to establishing or defending a claim. Having the right legal representation is key; an experienced construction defect attorney will know what type of documentation to look for, which expert witnesses to consult and how to carefully build a successful case on your behalf.

Attorneys at Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown, PLLC understand the stakes in a construction defect suit – and we know the laws that are relevant to your case. We've worked with many clients in the construction industry and we build effective case strategies based upon facts, technical evidence and our strong negotiation skills both in and out of the court. Having worked with clients on both sides of the courtroom, we are prepared and equipped to handle any construction case – and we leverage our knowledge to help our clients successfully resolve their legal matters.

If you are involved in a construction defect case and you want to learn more about your legal options, the attorneys at Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown, PLLC are ready to help. Please contact us in our Greensboro offices at 336.282.8848 to schedule an appointment.

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